Tax Manager - Construction

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Lincolnshire, IL

3d•$113,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Tax Manager focused on construction clients. The role manages and reviews complex tax returns and oversees federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance. It provides construction-specific tax research, planning, and advisory services, including work involving long-term contracts, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, bonding considerations, state nexus, and multi-entity structures. The Tax Manager serves as a primary client contact, builds long-term relationships, and provides strategic guidance to construction business owners. The role also leads engagement teams, develops staff, manages concurrent engagements, and ensures work meets firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations. The estimated base pay range is $113,000 to $153,000. An annual discretionary bonus may be available, subject to participation rules and various factors. Benefits highlights include health, dental, and vision coverage; HSA enrollment with potential firm contribution; an Employee Assistance Program; life and disability coverage; a 401(k) savings plan, profit share, and firm matching contribution; a well-being incentive; education and certification assistance; flexible time off; family care and parental leave; family formation benefits; cell phone reimbursement; and travel rewards. Voluntary benefits include critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal and long-term care coverage, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Benefit eligibility depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of public accounting tax experience; construction industry experience is commonly specified.
Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting, multi-entity structures, pass-through taxation, and long-term contract methods.
CPA required.
Experience reviewing complex returns and managing client portfolios.
Ability to lead teams and support talent development.
Proficiency in CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage and review complex partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and individual tax returns for construction contractors and related entities.
Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
Apply long-term contract accounting knowledge, including percentage-of-completion under Section 460, job costing, and revenue recognition considerations.
Conduct complex tax research and analyze construction-specific implications, including bonding considerations, state nexus, and multi-entity structures.
Provide tax planning guidance on contractor structures, entity selection, and owner or partner tax implications.
Offer proactive advisory services to construction business owners concerning cash flow, depreciation strategies, and capital planning.
Identify tax-saving opportunities, including accounting method changes and project-based planning.
Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients, build long-term relationships, and provide year-round strategic advice.
Communicate with construction executives, bonding companies, and external advisors.
Supervise, coach, and develop staff and oversee engagement teams.
Delegate work and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously.
Ensure work meets firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.