Not-for-Profit Tax Manager

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a Not-for-Profit Tax Manager to deliver tax services to clients in the not-for-profit, higher education, private foundation, and healthcare industries. The position collaborates with other tax professionals to provide quality client service, establish and maintain client relationships, and support staff development, client management, and practice development. The manager leads tax engagements from planning through completion, supervises and mentors staff, reviews tax returns, researches tax matters, and assists clients with consultation needs. Work may take place at a client site, in an office, or remotely; teams determine when and where to work based on client and team needs. Travel may be required, approximately 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 5 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
CPA certification; JD accepted with public accounting experience.
Previous experience in tax compliance, federal tax returns, and state tax returns.
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Integrator and Axcess Tax software or GoSystems.
Ability to travel as needed; expected travel is 10%.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large-firm public accounting exempt organization practice.

Responsibilities

Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, completing tax projects, and managing budgets.
Supervise, train, and mentor seniors, associates, and interns on tax projects; assess staff performance for engagement reviews and serve in an in-charge role as needed.
Review tax returns prepared by seniors and staff, recommend improvements to return preparation, and identify accuracy and tax-saving opportunities.
Research and consult on tax matters, using tax-related software to review prepared returns and conduct research.
Assist clients with consultative opportunities.
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with clients.
Assist with client management and practice development activities.
Work at client sites, in the office with the team, or remotely, as determined by the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.