Senior Tax Manager (Remote) at NorthPoint Search Group – Chicago, Illinois

Senior Tax Manager - Chicago, IL (Remote)

Who: An experienced tax professional with 8+ years of high-net-worth individual tax review and planning experience and strong leadership skills.

What: Provide tax compliance, consulting, planning, and technical review services for internal individual clients while managing engagements and client relationships.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Fully remote role.

Why: To continue growing your tax career in a leadership role without a traditional busy season, supported by a firm that values flexibility, development, and work/life balance.

Office Environment: Remote, collaborative, well-supported environment with consistent hours and strong professional-development programs.

Salary: $122,300 to $231,870 depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Position Overview:
This internal role focuses on providing U.S. individual tax preparation, planning, and consulting services to firm leadership, offering the opportunity to advance your tax career while enjoying a balanced schedule and limited seasonal peaks.

Key Responsibilities:
● Provide comprehensive tax compliance and consulting services to internal clients.
● Perform technical reviews of complex individual tax returns and supporting documentation.
● Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive tax planning and strategic guidance.
● Apply new technical developments to complex client scenarios.
● Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients.
● Participate in firmwide learning programs to support ongoing professional growth.
● Mentor and develop staff through coaching aligned with the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or related business field; master’s or advanced degree preferred.
● Active CPA required.
● 8+ years of experience in tax planning and review for high-net-worth individuals.
● Multi-state individual tax compliance experience, including composite, withholding, and pass-through entity tax.
● Background in federal compliance and consulting within a professional services firm.
● 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience preferred.
● Strong management, organizational, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
● Proficiency with CCH Axcess, PDFlyer, and Microsoft Office tools.
● Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.