- Location: Deerfiel, Illinois
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #28384
- Salary: $150,000
IFG US’s client is seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Manager to join their team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with a strong background in tax compliance, planning, and management to take on a leadership role while contributing to the growth of the organization. If you are ready to make an impact, develop your career further, and work with a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the preparation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines and state tax laws.
- Oversee and coordinate various tax and accounting projects, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax codes and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.
- Develop strategies to optimize tax savings and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Stay current with industry trends, tax laws, and best practices, providing valuable insight to both clients and the team.
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff, helping them grow professionally through training and development.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, working to expand the firm’s tax practice through referrals and networking efforts.
- Identify opportunities for new business development and take a proactive approach to outreach and relationship-building.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, EA, or progress toward certification preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in tax preparation, public accounting, or a similar field.
- Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both clients and staff.
- Proficient in tax software (e.g., Lacerte, CCH Tax, or similar).
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to tasks.
Benefits: We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Profit Sharing