Tax Senior Manager - Business

Do you have a passion for tax and are looking to continue to grow and develop your career within public accounting, but without the notoriously long hours? Mowery & Schoenfeld is industry-leading in our reduced overall hours, even in late March to mid-April!

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax senior manager professional with particular interest and expertise in business and corporate tax group, mentoring younger staff, seeking ongoing learning, and providing exemplary client service.

Tax Senior Managers operate as leaders and mentors within our Firm by demonstrating the ability to:

• Develop more industry specific expertise and apply knowledge across similar engagements.

• Act as primary client lead and point of contact, being available to address any client needs and have regular client meetings.

• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and help to facilitate improvements.

• Provide ongoing support and feedback from the team to ensure job satisfaction.

• Lead engagements by meeting client needs with a sense of urgency.

• Develop recommendations and maintaining client relationships by balancing the client needs along with other assignments and deadlines.

• Provide proactive advice based on their knowledge of tax law, particularly within the business and corporate tax group.

• Leverage technology to automate both internal and client processes to improve efficiency.

• Act as a mentor to younger staff and work directly with Partners.

Qualified candidates who can work in-office or hybrid schedules are strongly preferred.

We are seeking an individual who is curious, self-motivated, and a team player with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other relevant discipline

• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting, with 3+ years in managerial role preferred

• CPA certified and active license

• Expertise in management of C-Corporation, S-Corp, and Partnership income tax compliance and providing knowledgeable review of complex preparation

• Background and experience managing and actively providing advisory and tax solutions to clients

• Feels empowered to provides solutions and ideas

• Values professional development

• Exhibits excellent project and team leadership, and communication skills

• Shares our focus on growth and problem solving

If you believe that your experience and work expectations align with our commitment to our employees, we want to hear from you.

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 140 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, as well as managed IT services through our partnership with Xamin, Inc.

Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.