Corporate Tax Manager

Job Title: Corporate Tax ManagerSalary: $152,000 – $228,000 / yr plus eligible for annual bonus based on performanceLocation: Chicago, IL (hybrid minimum 3 days in office a week) Must haves·        Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for immigration cases is not available/considered.·        Active CPA or JD/Active Law License required·        Must work in a top 20 accounting firm in recent years·        Industry experience in manufacturing, technology, pharma, food and beverage, consulting, engineering, telecom, or transportation and distribution·        ASC 740 income tax provision experience and audits As the Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you’ll be a member of corporate tax practice and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax team generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Success in the Senior Manager role is the primary pathway to Partner or Managing Director in firm. You’ll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client’s tax functions, because together is how the team succeeds. From day one, you’ll be empowered by tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.Primary Responsibilities:·        Supervising the efforts of multiple client services teams on client engagements·        Planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects in a wide variety of industries·        Providing innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients·        Marketing, selling, designing, and implementing tax-planning strategies for clients and managing to budget·        Support the growth and profitability of the firm by leveraging your external network and achieving sales and revenue targets, including identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients·        Participate in business development activities and other professional industry or community events to enhance your own and the firm’s brand·        Effectively managing engagement fundamentals (i.e., realization, utilization, leverage, accounts receivable, expenses)·        Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on tax projects and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews·        Conducting primary and secondary review of complicated or complex tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities·        Conducting primary and secondary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements·        Researching and consulting on various tax matters·        Maintaining a good working relationship with clients as the primary service team contact and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services·        Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements·        Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis·        Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality Qualifications:·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master's degree in taxation, LLM in Taxation or JD preferred·        Minimum five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience - CPA or JD/active law license required·        Experience in public accounting is preferred·        Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills·        Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations·        Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing·        Exceptional client service, communication skills, interpersonal, and presentation skills - Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred·        Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail

Salary : $152,000 - $228,000