Tax Senior Manager

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA license (or JD/LLM in Taxation)
  • 8+ years of relevant tax experience, particularly in international tax
  • Ability to independently handle complex technical issues
  • Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements with strict deadlines
  • Strong communication and client management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple client engagements within Manufacturing & Distribution sector
  • Ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to professional standards
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients with state and international issues
  • Review federal, state, and international tax filings
  • Consult on cross-border structuring and inbound/outbound transactions
  • Mentor and develop staff and managers
  • Engage in business development and networking to grow market presence

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-person client and networking activities
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff
  • Participation in industry networking events and client meetings
  • Potential for significant client relationship building
  • Exposure to international tax matters and complex technical situations
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced CPA to join our team as a Senior Manager, specializing in Manufacturing and Distribution clients. This role will lead client engagements, provide strategic guidance, and drive business development initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience advising clients with domestic and international operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage multiple client engagements within the Manufacturing & Distribution sector, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to professional standards
  • Strong understanding of federal and state C-Corporation taxation
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients that have state and international issues  
  • Review Federal, state & international tax filings 
  • Ability to consult on cross border structuring and inbound and outbound transactions.
  • Mentor and develop staff and managers
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality client service
  • Business Development 
  • Participate in networking events, industry groups, and client meetings to enhance market presence and generate new business
  • Build relationships with global networks and referral partners

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA license (or JD/LLM in Taxation)
  • 8+ years of relevant tax experience, with significant focus on international tax in a public accounting environment
  • Ability to independently handle complex technical issues
  • Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
  • Strong communication and client management skills

Location: 
Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Chicago area (Deerfield, IL). Hybrid work environment with in-person expectations for client and networking activities.

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