Sikich is seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will work closely with engagement leaders and staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tax preparations and compliance. You'll provide superior service to external clients and internal stakeholders, playing a key role in a global firm specializing in professional services.
What You'll Do
- Oversee multiple client engagements, supervising tax and business succession planning while managing to budget.
- Review tax return compliance, including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1041.
- Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters.
- Work with other service teams to provide comprehensive solutions to middle market businesses.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
- Develop the workforce by effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff.
- Assist with generating new business opportunities and building client networks.
- Actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions.
- Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and training our team of professionals.
- Ensure your professional development through ongoing education.
- Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations on complex issues.
What We're Looking For
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or EA Certification required.
- 5+ years of current public accounting experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff.
- Experience with tax compliance, including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 returns.
- Proficiency with computerized tax software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong client rapport and project management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-based team environment.
- Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment.
Technical Stack
- Computerized tax software
- Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
You will report to the Senior Tax Manager and work with engagement leaders and other staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on your first day.
- Paid holidays.
- Comprehensive wellness program with rewards.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
- HSA employer contribution.
- Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
- CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Client referral bonus program.
- Pet insurance.
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer.
- Compensation midpoint: $127,119.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL, or Peoria, IL.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
