Tax Manager

Topel Forman • Chicago, IL

2d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Tax Manager working remotely, to lead and manage a book of clients including a combination of individuals, entities, trust, estate, and gift tax returns while delivering quality tax services that will afford you the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm’s reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5 or more years of recent, relevant experience specializing in High Net-Worth Individuals as well as Estate & Gift, Trust, or Flow Through Entity Taxation
• CPA
• Knowledge of CCH tax software and MS Office
• Ability to provide exceptional client service as well as develop trusted client relationships
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or Regional Firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnerships, S corporation, C corporations, trust, gift, estate and/or not-for-profit tax returns
• Research tax issues and legislation and exercise professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns
• Identify and communicate tax and accounting issues to staff, as well as managers and partners
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to add value internally and strengthen client relationships
• Assist with business development and firm marketing initiatives
• Mentor, develop and retain staff through active participation in the firm mentoring program
• Additional responsibilities not listed above may be expected as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary with the range of $130,000 to $170,000, with annual merit increases
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• 35-hour workweek during non-busy season
• To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees