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Senior Tax Manager, Private Client Tax

Aprio· Tax
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Hybrid (Libertyville, IL; Chicago, IL; Schaumburg, IL; Topeka, KS; Overland Park, KS)$125k - $228kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Tax Manager to lead sophisticated tax compliance and advisory engagements for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, partnerships, and related entities; primary client relationship owner with focus on planning, compliance, profitability, and team development within a high-growth CPA firm.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations, and other entities
  • Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion
  • Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and stakeholders
  • Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk
  • Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality service
  • Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability
  • Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback
  • Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives
  • Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed
  • Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
  • CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope
  • 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements
  • Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations
  • Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members
  • Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards

Skills

Required:Tax complianceTax planning and advisoryClient relationship management

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
  • Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • Top rated wellness program
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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