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Senior Tax Manager

Platform Accounting Group
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Description

Due to continuing growth, our team is seeking a Senior Tax Manager who has an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to get things done. We envision this person to be a future leader for the firm taking ownership of both client relationships and team management. This individual will play a critical role in driving growth, mentoring employees, and upholding the firm’s standards of excellence. In addition to the traditional roll-up your sleeves tax review and client advisory, the role requires a strong sense of entrepreneurship, strategy, and management. We rely heavily on our local leadership team in each office to develop and execute the firm's vision.

** This is an in-office / hybrid role in our Naperville, IL office - Midwest Advisors **

Who we are:

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50 offices across 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

What you will do:

  • Work with and support the firm's Director in leading and managing the local team
  • Become a primary point of contact for clients from retiring partners
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for new clients
  • Work with the firm's executive team and Director to develop and execute the firm's growth initiatives, product, and services offering and operational strategies
  • Review and manage individual, business (c-corps, s-corps, and partnerships) and trust tax return engagements
  • Lead firm's consulting and advisory efforts in the region
  • Lead and manage staff in areas of research, training, and development

What we look for:

  • 7 - 12 years of experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership and estate tax returns
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • CPA or EA certification required
  • Direct experience managing staff and client relationships
  • Excellent communication and attention management skills
  • Proprietor mentality and work ethic
  • Entrepreneurial minded with an interest in strategy and operations

What we offer:

  • Market-leading base compensation
  • Paid medical benefits and 401(k)
  • Autonomy to lead and manage the office in a way that promotes overall wellness for yourself and employees

The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $200,000 per year, which represents a good faith and reasonable estimate. Compensation decisions depend on numerous factors including bona fide qualifications and the facts and circumstances of each case at the time of hiring. Relevant qualifications include, but are not limited to employee education, training, skillset, credentials/certifications, relevant work experience, geographic work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal level and peer equity, and market considerations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary : $120,000 - $200,000

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