Topel Forman is hiring a
Tax Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Tax Manager in Chicago, leading and managing client tax services while developing professionally and increasing the firm's reputation.

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
• CPA
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Big 4 or Regional Firm experience preferred

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