Corporate Tax Manager (Provisions)

Title: Corporate Tax Manager (Provisions)
Status: Full-Time | Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Relocation: Yes (Regional)
Salary: Salary to be discussed with a Recruiter.
Bonus: Annual bonus based on performance
Visa Support: Possible for the ideal candidate

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Corporate Tax Manager to join a dynamic corporate tax team focused on business income tax planning, compliance, and ASC 740 (income tax accounting). In this role, you'll be a key player in managing multiple client engagements, with a blend of tax provision preparation, audit support, and corporate compliance work. The position is hybrid, requiring at least two days per week onsite in the Chicago office.
You'll play a leadership role in supervising team members, managing projects from initiation through completion, and serving as a primary point of contact for client engagements. This opportunity offers exposure to a collaborative culture with national team integration, including working with subject matter experts across specialized tax disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client engagements from planning through completion, maintaining quality and budget expectations

• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior team members

• Review tax returns and identify tax savings strategies

• Manage and conduct ASC 740 tax provision projects

• Respond to inquiries from tax authorities

• Build strong client relationships and maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Participate in ongoing training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Active CPA license (or JD with active law license).

• 47 years of progressive experience in corporate tax compliance and/or consulting.

• Hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provisions.

• Must be based in Chicago or open to relocation.

• Prior work experience in a Top 15 accounting firm in recent years.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, corporate income tax laws, and state/local tax compliance.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and client service skills.

• Public accounting or professional services background.

• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision software.

• Demonstrated career stability (no frequent short-term job changes).

• Exposure to taxation of international activity and transfer pricing.

Why Consider This Role?

• Flexibility in work hours

• Collaborative culture with cross-office engagement

• Opportunity for career advancement and exposure to a wide range of industries

• Work in the vibrant city of Chicago, known for its food scene, cultural attractions, and lakefront activities