Employment Tax Manager at Grant Thornton - Americas

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

168000.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Compliance, Tax Consulting, Client Service, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Research, Tax Planning, Budget Management, IRS Communication, Team Management, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Business Development, Tax Software, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Accounting

Description

As the Privately Held Business Manager, you’ll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your individual, trust, partnership, and S corporation clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Privately Held Business team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more confidently. Your day-to-day may include: Manage multiple client service teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; actively assist in proposal activities and manage to budget Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients Other duties as assigned You have the following technical skills and qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting - CPA or licensed member of the Bar or Enrolled Agent designation (with Masters Degree) required. Minimum six to ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, partnership, S corporation, individual and trust returns; proven ability to identify issues and work with specialists in other tax technical areas to resolve issues Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals, owners of closely held businesses, private companies and family offices and a proven track record of implementation of tax strategies Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment Can travel as needed The base salary range for this position in the Chicago office only is between $112,000 to $168,000. #LI-JC5

Responsibilities

Manage multiple client service teams on client engagements and provide innovative tax planning and consulting expertise. Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and enhance client relationships.