Tax Manager

Tax Manager - US (Chicago, Naperville, Hybrid) Position overview and expectations for joined Sikich, a professional services firm offering a range of solutions across consulting, technology, and compliance. Position Summary Reporting to the Principal, the Tax Manager will oversee tax engagements, supervise tax planning and business succession engagements, and manage to budget. This role involves leading client work, coordinating with teams, and developing staff. What will you do in this role? Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget. Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041. Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters. Collaborate with other CPA, advisory, and technology service team members to provide comprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base. Develop workforce through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff. Assist principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. Understand service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with comprehensive solutions. Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up-and-coming professionals. Ensure professional development through ongoing education. Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations on a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience. What do you need to succeed in this role? BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or EA Certification required 5+ years' current public accounting experience 2+ years' experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S and 1065 tax returns Proficiency with computerized tax software & Microsoft Office Strong client rapport & project management skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Comfortable working in a remote environment In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $111,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Additional requirements Servant Leader – focus on engaging employees, developing talent, and fostering a positive culture. Solutions Focused – identify and implement solutions to business problems. Collaboration – build relationships across all levels and units. Instills Trust – integrity, credibility, and reliable follow-through. Impact & Influencing Thinking – gain support for ideas and drive initiatives forward. About Sikich Sikich offers a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Our teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience to accelerate success for clients, teams, and communities. Sikich Total Rewards We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including wellness programs, flexible time off, and a focus on work-life balance. Benefits commonly include: Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on day one Paid holidays and year-end time-off considerations Wellness program with rewards Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance HSA employer contributions Nine paid holidays annually Parental bonding leave 401(k) with employer contributions CPA exam and study days Tuition reimbursement Employee and client referral bonuses Pet insurance FORCE – Sikich community volunteer hours Equal Opportunity Employer Tantus, a Sikich subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable law and professional standards. "Sikich" is the brand under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC; investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial (SEC Registered Investment Advisor). #LI-JS1 #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr