Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Tinley Park, IL

2d•$151,000 - $226,000

About The Position

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. As a Senior Tax Manager specializing in Real Estate, you will serve as a strategic advisor to clients, leading complex tax engagements and driving innovative solutions. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, client relationship management, and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
CPA required; MST or JD/LLM preferred.
10+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
Expertise in real estate and partnership taxation.
Proven leadership skills in managing client service teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced and interactive team environment.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies and industry trends.
Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and participating in networking and industry events.
Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and client service.

Benefits

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences.
The estimated base pay range for this role is $151,000 to $226,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases.
The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being.
Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program.
Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards.
Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

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