Demo

Tax Manager

Topel Forman
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Job Description

We are looking for a Tax Manager for our Chicago office, to lead and manage a book of clients including a combination of individuals, entities, trust, estate, and gift tax returns while delivering quality tax services that will afford you the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm's reputation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and reviews a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnerships, S corporation, C corporations, trust, gift, estate and / or not-for-profit tax returns
  • Research tax issues and legislation and exercise professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns
  • Identify and communicate tax and accounting issues to staff, as well as managers and partners
  • Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to add value internally and strengthen client relationships
  • Assist with business development and firm marketing initiatives
  • Mentor, develop and retain staff through active participation in the firm mentoring program
  • Additional responsibilities not listed above may be expected as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 5 or more of recent, relevant experience specializing in High Net-Worth Individuals as well as Estate & Gift, Trust, or Flow Through Entity Taxation
  • Knowledge of CCH tax software and MS Office
  • Ability to provide exceptional client service as well as develop trusted client relationships
  • Strong leadership and personnel management skills
  • Preferred Requirements

  • Big 4 or Regional Firm experience preferred
  • About Us

    Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you'll find the high level of talent and expertise you'd expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on Topel Forman, please visit our website at www.topelforman.com.

    Benefits

  • Competitive salary with the range of $130,000 to $170,000, with annual merit increases
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
  • 35-hour workweek during non-busy season
  • To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page
  • Remote Work Internet Policy

    Internet requirements for working remotely : We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection : 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.

    Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Tax Manager?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Tax Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $141,735 - $180,909
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,150 - $261,080
    Income Estimation: 
    $202,368 - $292,394
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,751 - $256,970
    Income Estimation: 
    $174,945 - $229,966
    Income Estimation: 
    $141,735 - $180,909
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,150 - $261,080
    Income Estimation: 
    $202,368 - $292,394
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,751 - $256,970
    Income Estimation: 
    $174,945 - $229,966
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,496 - $93,409
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,538 - $119,494
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,493 - $142,466
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,615 - $211,890
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,700 - $117,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $174,945 - $229,966
    Income Estimation: 
    $213,108 - $301,697
    Income Estimation: 
    $220,699 - $296,908
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,700 - $117,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $117,813 - $152,327
    Income Estimation: 
    $116,747 - $155,141
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,615 - $211,890
    Income Estimation: 
    $120,877 - $156,226
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Topel Forman

    Topel Forman
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    Job Overview The professional corporation (PC) team at Topel Forman is looking for a smart, creative, self-driven, relia...
    Topel Forman
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Job Overview Topel Forman is seeking an Accounting & HR Specialist to join our Operation...
    Topel Forman
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Intern
    As an award-winning firm, Topel Forman has been serving a range of individuals and professionals, to family-owned busine...
    Topel Forman
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Full Time
    Job Description We are looking for an Senior Tax Associate for our Denver office, to help prepare and review a book of c...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Tax Manager jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Tax Senior Manager - Corporate/Commercial

    Andersen Tax, Chicago, IL

    Manager - Product Manager

    Andersen Tax, Chicago, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!