Nonprofit Tax Manager

Nonprofit Tax Manager

Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)

A leading Chicagoland public accounting firm is seeking a Nonprofit Tax Manager to join its growing tax team. The firm has a well-established tax practice serving privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts and other specialized tax clients.

This is an opportunity to work closely with clients and Partners while taking on meaningful responsibility across nonprofit tax compliance, research and advisory matters. The firm offers a strong career path, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and a collaborative team environment.

Nonprofit Tax Manager Responsibilities

• Manage and review tax compliance engagements for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, including Form 990, 990-T and related filings
• Prepare and review complex nonprofit, private foundation and tax-exempt organization returns
• Research federal and state tax issues impacting nonprofit organizations
• Assist clients with tax planning, compliance and advisory matters
• Develop an understanding of clients’ organizations and objectives to provide thoughtful tax guidance
• Manage multiple client engagements and ensure timely, accurate completion of work
• Review work prepared by staff and senior team members and provide feedback
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work closely with Partners on complex client matters and special projects
• Mentor and develop staff and senior-level team members
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting nonprofit organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field;
  MSA or MST a plus
• CPA OR EA required or in process
• 6+ years of public accounting experience
• Prior nonprofit and/or tax-exempt organization experience required
• Strong knowledge of Form 990 and nonprofit tax compliance
• Private foundation and/or Form 990-T experience a plus
• Strong technical, research, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Experience mentoring and developing staff

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
• Hybrid workplace with flexible scheduling
• Summer Fridays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Strong professional development and training
• Direct client and Partner exposure
• Clear opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture