Corporate Senior Tax Manager

Overview

Our global professional services client that specializes in providing audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking a Corporate Senior Tax Manager who specializes in provisions to join their team! 

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager specializing in provisions, you’ll play a crucial role in helping businesses navigate complex tax landscapes. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise, mentor a talented team, and drive growth within a collaborative and supportive environment. As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will lead and manage multiple client engagements, providing comprehensive tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise. You’ll collaborate with teams, develop innovative tax strategies, and build strong client relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm’s growth and profitability while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of tax services.
• Provide expert guidance on complex tax issues, including planning, compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies to minimize clients’ tax liabilities.
• Manage client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for tax matters.
• Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
• Contribute to business development activities, identifying and pursuing new client opportunities.
• Conduct primary and secondary reviews of tax returns and provisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Research and consult on various tax matters, staying up-to-date on industry trends and regulations.
• Manage engagement fundamentals, including budgets, realization, and utilization.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD preferred.
• CPA or active law license.
• Five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
• Strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of state and local income taxes, international taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Exceptional client service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience with top 15 accounting firms.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision software.
• Experience supporting large, multi-state/national/global companies.
• Consistent career progression with demonstrated success in business development.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $152,000 to $228,000. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

This is a direct-hire role. 

Hybrid role. Must be located or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL, as the role requires you to be on-site a minimum of 2 days a week. 

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