verital advisory searchChicago, IL
Business Tax Senior Manager - M&A Partnership
$180 K–$225 K
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Business Tax Senior Manager - M&A Partnership
verital advisory searchChicago, IL
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$180 K–$225 K
Looking for a tax leadership opportunity where you can work on sophisticated M&A and business tax engagements without the notoriously brutal public accounting hours? We're partnering with a fast-growing, mid‐sized public accounting and advisory firm seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Business Tax team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants hands‐on exposure to complex transaction work, direct leadership access, and long‐term growth within a collaborative environment that genuinely values work‐life balance and professional development.
What You'll Do:
- Lead complex business tax engagements and manage client relationships from planning through completion
- Advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, partnership allocations, and other business tax matters related to transactions and Private Equity activity
- Review complex partnership and entity tax returns while providing strategic tax advisory solutions
- Partner directly with firm leadership and Tax Directors on high‐level client engagements
- Mentor and develop junior staff while helping build a collaborative team environment
- Leverage technology and process improvements to drive efficiency internally and for clients
- Provide proactive client guidance with a solutions‐oriented mindset
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of public accounting tax experience 2+ years of managerial or leadership experience preferredStrong background in business tax compliance and advisory services
- Experience with partnership allocations, M&A tax, and Private Equity transactions required
- Background coming from a PE‐focused firm or Top 25 public accounting environment preferredStrong communication, leadership, and project management skills
- Motivated, growth‐oriented, and collaborative personality
- Why This Opportunity?
- Industry‐leading reduced busy season hours compared to traditional public accounting firms
- Fast‐growing M&A and Business Tax practice that is a major strategic growth area for the firm
- Exposure to sophisticated transaction advisory and Private Equity‐related work
- Direct access to firm leadership with strong mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to step into visible leadership responsibilities and continue growing your career quickly
- Collaborative mid‐sized firm environment with strong team culture and long‐term growth potential
- Benefits Highlights:
- Compensation ranging from approximately $180K–$225K+ depending on experience
- Hybrid flexibility with offices in the northern suburbs and downtown Chicago
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance 401(k) and additional employee benefits
- Supportive, growth‐focused environment with strong work‐life balance
- Opportunity to work alongside a highly technical and collaborative tax leadership team
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Level
Manager
Salary
$180 K–$225 K
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Posted
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