Senior Tax Manager

Platform Accounting Group • Joliet, IL

20h • $120,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Due to continuing growth, our team is seeking a Senior Tax Manager who has an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to get things done. We envision this person to be a future leader for the firm taking ownership of both client relationships and team management. This individual will play a critical role in driving growth, mentoring employees, and upholding the firm’s standards of excellence. In addition to the traditional roll-up your sleeves tax review and client advisory, the role requires a strong sense of entrepreneurship, strategy, and management. We rely heavily on our local leadership team in each office to develop and execute the firm's vision. This is an in-office / hybrid role in our Naperville, IL office - Midwest Advisors.

Requirements

• 7 - 12 years of experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership and estate tax returns
• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA or EA certification required
• Direct experience managing staff and client relationships
• Excellent communication and attention management skills
• Proprietor mentality and work ethic
• Entrepreneurial minded with an interest in strategy and operations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with and support the firm's Director in leading and managing the local team
• Become a primary point of contact for clients from retiring partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for new clients
• Work with the firm's executive team and Director to develop and execute the firm's growth initiatives, product, and services offering and operational strategies
• Review and manage individual, business (c-corps, s-corps, and partnerships) and trust tax return engagements
• Lead firm's consulting and advisory efforts in the region
• Lead and manage staff in areas of research, training, and development

Benefits

• Market-leading base compensation
• Paid medical benefits
• 401(k)
• Autonomy to lead and manage the office in a way that promotes overall wellness for yourself and employees

What This Job Offers

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