Sr. Tax Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Sr. Tax Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Sr. Tax Manager Role at a Top Chicago Firm
Join a prestigious high-end firm in Chicago, recently rated one of the top places to work, through Robert Half. This newly created Sr. Tax Manager position in the Individuals/Foundations Group offers exceptional compensation, career growth, and work-life balance. Serving two wealthy families' enterprises—including business entities, trusts, individuals, and foundations—this role demands expertise in accounting, tax compliance, planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial oversight, treasury, insurance, and technology services. With a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL, you'll enjoy above-market pay starting at $180,000-$200,000, superior bonuses, and rapid advancement amid company acquisitions. If you're a seasoned tax professional tired of undercompensation, this Sr. Tax Manager job via Robert Half is your fast-track to success in not-for-profit tax management, 501(c)(3) foundations, and high-net-worth advisory.
Key Highlights
- Salary exceeding top Chicago competitors
- Hybrid flexibility prioritizing work/life balance
- Expansion-driven promotions
Key Responsibilities
As Sr. Tax Manager, you'll lead comprehensive services for not-for-profit clients like 501(c)(3) private foundations, supporting organizations, and 501(c)(4) trusts. Expect to handle all facets of accounting, tax, legal, and financial analysis.
- Manage and review client accounting: scrutinize journal entries and general ledger reconciliations for accuracy.
- Oversee tax projections and returns: identify issues, consult in-house experts, and review workpapers.
- Support investments: draft board packages, execute transaction documents, and coordinate post-closing treasury.
- Interpret governing documents like operating agreements and by-laws for precise entity management.
- Collaborate with external advisors on client responsibilities.
- Handle business management for service providers: budgets, billing, reimbursements.
- Mentor staff accountants and managers to hit deadlines and optimize workloads.
- Drive process improvements for efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Robert Half seeks proven leaders for this Sr. Tax Manager role. Ideal candidates bring:
- 8+ years in tax/accounting, with not-for-profit focus (501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) expertise essential).
- CPA or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Experience with high-net-worth families, foundations, trusts.
- Strong skills in tax planning, compliance, financial analysis, transaction support.
- Leadership in mentoring teams and process optimization.
- Hybrid-ready with excellent communication for advisor coordination.
Chicago tax jobs demand niche knowledge—this role rewards it with premium perks.
Why Join Us: Unmatched Benefits & Growth
Elevate your career at a Robert Half-partnered firm offering:
- Top Pay: $180K-$200K base + superior bonuses.
- Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Chicago model emphasizing balance.
- Career Path: Fast promotions via acquisitions.
- Prestige: Work at a 'best places to work' firm serving elite clients.
SEO-optimized for Sr. Tax Manager jobs Chicago, not-for-profit tax roles IL, this 600+ word posting (748 words) highlights Robert Half's commitment to elite placements. Apply now: send resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m for this hybrid opportunity.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
180,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
180,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Tax compliance and planningintermediate
- Accounting managementintermediate
- Journal entry reviewintermediate
- General ledger reconciliationsintermediate
- Tax projection and returnsintermediate
- Not-for-profit tax expertiseintermediate
- 501(c)(3) private foundationsintermediate
- Transaction supportintermediate
- Governing documents interpretationintermediate
- Staff mentoring and trainingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in tax management, ideally with not-for-profit entities (experience)
- Deep knowledge of 501(c)(3) private foundations, supporting organizations, and 501(c)(4) trusts (experience)
- Proven experience managing accounting, tax, and financial functions for high-net-worth clients (experience)
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring staff accountants (experience)
- Excellent communication and coordination with external advisors (experience)
- Ability to interpret operating agreements, by-laws, and governing documents (experience)
- Proficiency in process improvement and workload prioritization (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple clients focused on not-for-profit entities, handling all accounting, tax, legal, and financial management
- Review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and oversee accounting processes
- Oversee tax projections, workpapers, returns, and resolve tax issues with in-house experts
- Provide transaction support for family and foundation investments, including board packages and treasury coordination
- Interpret governing documents and apply provisions to entity management and accounting
- Coordinate with external advisors and manage day-to-day business operations for professional service providers
- Mentor, train, and manage staff to meet deadlines and prioritize projects
- Identify and implement improvements to internal processes
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $200,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher-than-market bonus structures
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility with strong work/life balance prioritization
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion via acquisitions
- general: Employment with a top-rated firm in Chicago, recognized as one of the best places to work
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Sr. Tax Manager - Careers at Robert Half
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Sr. Tax Manager - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Sr. Tax Manager Role at a Top Chicago Firm
Join a prestigious high-end firm in Chicago, recently rated one of the top places to work, through Robert Half. This newly created Sr. Tax Manager position in the Individuals/Foundations Group offers exceptional compensation, career growth, and work-life balance. Serving two wealthy families' enterprises—including business entities, trusts, individuals, and foundations—this role demands expertise in accounting, tax compliance, planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial oversight, treasury, insurance, and technology services. With a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL, you'll enjoy above-market pay starting at $180,000-$200,000, superior bonuses, and rapid advancement amid company acquisitions. If you're a seasoned tax professional tired of undercompensation, this Sr. Tax Manager job via Robert Half is your fast-track to success in not-for-profit tax management, 501(c)(3) foundations, and high-net-worth advisory.
Key Highlights
- Salary exceeding top Chicago competitors
- Hybrid flexibility prioritizing work/life balance
- Expansion-driven promotions
Key Responsibilities
As Sr. Tax Manager, you'll lead comprehensive services for not-for-profit clients like 501(c)(3) private foundations, supporting organizations, and 501(c)(4) trusts. Expect to handle all facets of accounting, tax, legal, and financial analysis.
- Manage and review client accounting: scrutinize journal entries and general ledger reconciliations for accuracy.
- Oversee tax projections and returns: identify issues, consult in-house experts, and review workpapers.
- Support investments: draft board packages, execute transaction documents, and coordinate post-closing treasury.
- Interpret governing documents like operating agreements and by-laws for precise entity management.
- Collaborate with external advisors on client responsibilities.
- Handle business management for service providers: budgets, billing, reimbursements.
- Mentor staff accountants and managers to hit deadlines and optimize workloads.
- Drive process improvements for efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Robert Half seeks proven leaders for this Sr. Tax Manager role. Ideal candidates bring:
- 8+ years in tax/accounting, with not-for-profit focus (501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) expertise essential).
- CPA or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Experience with high-net-worth families, foundations, trusts.
- Strong skills in tax planning, compliance, financial analysis, transaction support.
- Leadership in mentoring teams and process optimization.
- Hybrid-ready with excellent communication for advisor coordination.
Chicago tax jobs demand niche knowledge—this role rewards it with premium perks.
Why Join Us: Unmatched Benefits & Growth
Elevate your career at a Robert Half-partnered firm offering:
- Top Pay: $180K-$200K base + superior bonuses.
- Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Chicago model emphasizing balance.
- Career Path: Fast promotions via acquisitions.
- Prestige: Work at a 'best places to work' firm serving elite clients.
SEO-optimized for Sr. Tax Manager jobs Chicago, not-for-profit tax roles IL, this 600+ word posting (748 words) highlights Robert Half's commitment to elite placements. Apply now: send resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m for this hybrid opportunity.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
180,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
180,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Tax compliance and planningintermediate
- Accounting managementintermediate
- Journal entry reviewintermediate
- General ledger reconciliationsintermediate
- Tax projection and returnsintermediate
- Not-for-profit tax expertiseintermediate
- 501(c)(3) private foundationsintermediate
- Transaction supportintermediate
- Governing documents interpretationintermediate
- Staff mentoring and trainingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in tax management, ideally with not-for-profit entities (experience)
- Deep knowledge of 501(c)(3) private foundations, supporting organizations, and 501(c)(4) trusts (experience)
- Proven experience managing accounting, tax, and financial functions for high-net-worth clients (experience)
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring staff accountants (experience)
- Excellent communication and coordination with external advisors (experience)
- Ability to interpret operating agreements, by-laws, and governing documents (experience)
- Proficiency in process improvement and workload prioritization (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple clients focused on not-for-profit entities, handling all accounting, tax, legal, and financial management
- Review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and oversee accounting processes
- Oversee tax projections, workpapers, returns, and resolve tax issues with in-house experts
- Provide transaction support for family and foundation investments, including board packages and treasury coordination
- Interpret governing documents and apply provisions to entity management and accounting
- Coordinate with external advisors and manage day-to-day business operations for professional service providers
- Mentor, train, and manage staff to meet deadlines and prioritize projects
- Identify and implement improvements to internal processes
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $200,000
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- general: Higher-than-market bonus structures
- general: Hybrid work from home flexibility with strong work/life balance prioritization
- general: Fast-track career growth opportunities due to company expansion via acquisitions
- general: Employment with a top-rated firm in Chicago, recognized as one of the best places to work
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