Tax Senior Manager

Tax Senior Manager

Locations include: Greater Chicago / Minneapolis, MN / Madison, WI / Milwaukee, WI / Denver, CO

Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated construction industry tax practice. As the firm continues to align its tax teams by industry and client size, they are seeking a Tax Senior Manager to step into an established portfolio of construction clients and lead complex engagements for contractors and their owners. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of existing client relationships without the pressure of building a book from day one, mentor a growing team, and advance your career within a firm known for transparent, highly communicative leadership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a trusted advisor to construction contractors, providing strategic tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services
• Take ownership of an established portfolio of primarily enterprise-sized construction clients, expanding client ownership over time
• Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring
• Proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and advise clients on emerging tax legislation and industry trends
• Oversee engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely delivery
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' business and tax needs
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff, with an emphasis on getting team members up to speed and building a collaborative team culture
• Support business development and practice growth over time through industry networking, proposals, and prospect activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Active CPA license
• 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, including experience serving construction industry clients
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing talent
• Approachable, down-to-earth communication style that connects with contractors and hands-on business owners
• Based near one of the listed locations, with the ability to be in the office and at client sites as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience serving enterprise-sized construction clients; exposure to small and mid-sized businesses is a plus
• A dedicated construction industry focus, or broad tax generalist experience with construction client exposure and a strong interest in deepening industry expertise
• Experience advising closely held, owner-operated businesses
• Experience managing engagements end to end, including scope, budgets, and client deliverables
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, or industry networking

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including an HSA option
• 401(k) with firm matching contribution
• Flexible time off, parental leave, and family care leave
• Education and certification assistance
• Transparent, highly communicative leadership that brings everyone along as the firm grows
• Flexible hybrid model with no set in-office days; time in the office and at client sites is based on business and client needs

Apply today to learn more!