Not-for-Profit Tax Manager

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a Not-for-Profit Tax Manager to deliver a full range of tax services to clients in the not-for-profit, higher education, private foundation, and healthcare industries. The role works with a team of tax professionals to provide high-quality client service, maintain professional client relationships, and contribute to staff development, client management, and practice development. The position offers access to technology, processes, and a collaborative team to support technical growth and work across projects.

The manager may work at a client site, in a Grant Thornton office, or remotely, coordinating with the team to determine when and where work is performed. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, the position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel as needed is expected, 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 as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional, dependable, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• CPA certification; a JD is accepted with public accounting experience.
• Previous experience in tax compliance and preparing federal and state tax returns.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Integrator and Axcess Tax software or GoSystems.
• Ability to travel as needed; approximately 10% travel is expected.
• 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 planning through execution and completion, including directing tax projects and managing budgets.
• Supervise, train, and mentor seniors, associates, and interns on tax projects; assess staff performance for engagement reviews and perform 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 returns and conduct research.
• Assist clients with consultative opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Work with the team at client sites, in the office, or remotely, coordinating work arrangements around client and teammate needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; details are provided on the company’s careers benefits page.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria.
• Work-location, weekly-schedule, and flex-time-off options, consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model.
• Work-life integration options and support for employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager