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Tax Supervisor – Family Office | Strategic Tax Planning & Structuring
Downtown Chicago, IL
A prestigious Family Office in downtown Chicago is seeking a Tax Supervisor to play a strategic, high-impact role in tax structuring, research, and planning. This is not a compliance role—compliance is outsourced. Instead, this position focuses on tax strategy, proactive planning, and wealth preservation across a diverse portfolio of assets, including real estate, private manufacturing companies, and other alternative investments .
If you’re a tax professional who thrives on problem-solving, structuring, and high-level tax planning , this is your opportunity to step into a dynamic role where you’ll gain exposure to federal partnership taxation, M&A transactions, and other unique tax events .
What You’ll Do :
- Lead tax research, strategy, and structuring initiatives to optimize tax efficiencies across a complex multi-entity portfolio .
- Proactively identify tax planning opportunities to preserve and grow generational wealth.
- Advise on federal partnership taxation , including structuring investment vehicles, entity planning, and cash flow optimization .
- Partner with external advisors, legal counsel, and wealth managers on trust & estate planning, investment strategies, and tax-efficient transactions .
- Provide insightful research and analysis on evolving tax laws, structuring options, and investment decisions.
- Gain exposure to M&A transactions, complex business restructurings, and succession planning .
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop long-term tax strategies tailored to the family’s financial objectives.
What You Bring :
Why This Role?
High-impact strategic role —influence tax decisions for a complex family enterprise.
Exposure to sophisticated tax structures —real estate, M&A, private equity, and more.
No compliance work —focus exclusively on strategy, research, and planning.
Collaborate directly with leadership —be a trusted advisor in shaping the family’s financial future.
Work in a tight-knit, intellectual environment that values deep tax expertise and innovative thinking.
This is a rare opportunity to step beyond traditional tax roles and into a strategic advisory position. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking family office where tax planning meets wealth strategy!
