Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager ( Full-Time ) Chicago, IL - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc

$130K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA license required.
  • 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
  • Strong expertise in individual, gift, estate, and trust taxation, as well as private wealth advisory services.
  • Proficient in leadership, communication, and client advisory skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and private wealth clients.
  • Review and oversee preparation of various tax returns, including individual, gift, estate, and trust.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Develop proactive tax planning strategies for clients.
  • Provide advisory support for wealth preservation and tax optimization.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients as the primary advisor.
  • Mentor and develop junior tax professionals while promoting team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a professional tax advisory environment.
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for junior staff.
  • Engagement in complex and high-value client work.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

Tax Engagement Management
  • Lead and manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and private wealth clients.
  • Review and oversee preparation of:
    • Individual tax returns
    • Gift tax returns
    • Estate tax returns
    • Trust tax returns
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Provide technical review and guidance on complex tax matters.

Tax Planning & Advisory:
  • Develop proactive tax planning strategies for individuals, families, trusts, and estates.
  • Provide advisory support related to wealth preservation and tax optimization.
  • Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients.

Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth clients.
  • Serve as a primary advisor and point of contact for assigned engagements.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on complex client matters.

Leadership & Team Development:
  • Mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
  • Review workpapers and provide technical guidance.
  • Support team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA license required.
  • 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Individual taxation
    • Gift taxation
    • Estate taxation
    • Trust taxation
    • Private wealth advisory services
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client advisory skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Experienced tax professional specializing in HNW and private client services.
  • Strong background in public accounting environments.
  • Skilled at managing complex tax engagements and client relationships.
  • Passionate about mentoring teams and delivering high-quality advisory services.

Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000 annually
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Career growth within a professional tax advisory environment

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

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