Sr. Tax Analyst - Exciting Hybrid Opportunity in Chicago, IL with Robert Half

Are you a seasoned tax professional feeling stuck or bored in your current role? Robert Half has the perfect opportunity for you! Join a prestigious high-end investment firm in Chicago, Illinois, as a Sr. Tax Analyst. This hybrid position offers above-market compensation starting at $95,000-$110,000 annually, top-tier benefits, and unmatched work-from-home flexibility that sets it apart from competitors. If you're passionate about tax accounting, compliance, forecasting, and regulatory reporting, this role will reignite your career.

About the Role

As a Sr. Tax Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the full tax life cycle for a leading investment firm. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, analytical prowess, and proactive problem-solving. Working closely with a collaborative team, you'll handle everything from interim tax accounting to complex regulatory filings. The hybrid setup in Chicago, IL, provides the ideal balance of office collaboration and remote productivity, making it perfect for professionals seeking flexibility without sacrificing impact. With Robert Half's backing, you'll gain access to cutting-edge opportunities in the finance and investment sector.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be dynamic and rewarding. Key duties include:

• Supporting the interim and annual tax accounting processes for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT), ensuring accurate and timely reporting through detailed calculations and documentation.
• Managing tax compliance by preparing federal and state income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and TOTIT filings, while responding to taxing authority notices.
• Driving financial tax forecasting with projections of income tax and TOTIT obligations, including advanced scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Handling regulatory filings, such as rate case preparations, deliverables, and responses to data requests, to meet all compliance deadlines.
• Independently researching complex tax issues, concluding on treatments, and producing comprehensive written memorandums and technical presentations.
• Proactively identifying process improvements, leading innovation initiatives, and supporting special projects like new technology implementations to streamline operations and mitigate risks.

This role offers ample opportunities to showcase your expertise and grow within a forward-thinking organization.

Required Qualifications

To thrive in this Sr. Tax Analyst position, you need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; CPA or advanced certification highly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience in corporate tax, ideally within investment firms or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, including ASC 740 and TOTIT compliance.
• Strong technical skills in tax research tools (e.g., CCH Axcess, Bloomberg Tax), Excel modeling, and ERP systems.
• Proven track record in tax forecasting, regulatory reporting, and process optimization.
• Exceptional analytical abilities to tackle intricate tax scenarios independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for memos, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Candidates with experience in investment firm taxation or public accounting transitioning to industry will stand out.

Why Join Us

This isn't just a job—it's a career accelerator. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $95,000-$110,000, comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and perks like hybrid flexibility that competitors can't match. Robert Half places you at a high-end investment firm known for innovation and employee satisfaction. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to impactful work in Chicago's vibrant financial hub. To apply, send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m today. Keywords: Sr. Tax Analyst jobs Chicago, hybrid tax accounting roles, investment firm tax compliance careers, CPA opportunities Illinois.

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