
Business Tax Senior Manager – M&A Partnership ( Full-Time ) Chicago, IL - DK
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Overview
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Business Tax & M&A Advisory
Lead business tax engagements involving partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and complex entity structures.
Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to business clients.
Support clients through transaction planning, structuring, and tax impact analysis.
Identify tax opportunities and risks related to business transactions.
Tax Compliance & Technical Review:
Review complex business and entity tax returns, including:
Partnership returns
Corporate tax returns
Pass-through entity filings
Other business tax compliance matters
Research and resolve complex tax issues.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Leadership & Client Management:
Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients.
Manage client relationships and engagement expectations.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level tax professionals.
Review work performed by team members and provide technical guidance.
Collaborate with Directors and Partners on complex engagements.
Process Improvement:
Support improvements to tax engagement processes and workflows.
Contribute to internal initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and team development.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Active CPA license required.
6+ years of public accounting tax experience.
Strong expertise in:
Partnership Taxation
Business Entity Taxation
M&A Tax
Tax Compliance and Advisory Services
Strong analytical, communication, and client management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of management experience preferred.
Experience leading complex M&A tax engagements.
Strong background working with privately held businesses and partnership structures.
Experience mentoring and developing tax professionals.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Senior tax professional with strong partnership and transaction advisory experience.
Proven ability to manage complex engagements and advise business owners.
Strong technical tax knowledge combined with leadership and client service capabilities.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $175,000 – $200,000 annually
Full-time opportunity
Leadership-level career growth within a tax advisory organization
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