Tax Manager

Tax Manager at Distinct | North America Tax Manager at Distinct | North America in Wilmette, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Tax Manager or Senior Manager, CPA Chicago suburbs | Hybrid Everyone in public accounting expects busy season to be busy. What people are starting to question is why it has to spill into the rest of the year as well. This firm actually looked at that properly. They brought in an external consultant to review hours, engagement and turnover, then built things around what they found rather than just accepting it. Busy season sits around 55 to 60 hours. Outside of that, you are back to a normal working week. Turnover is low because people are not burning out. The role itself is not boxed in. You might enjoy working with high net worth individuals and trusts. You might prefer a broader mix across owner managed businesses. Most people here sit somewhere in the middle. What matters is that you are comfortable owning client relationships, reviewing work, and being the person clients rely on. You will have support around you, but you are trusted to run your work without being constantly pulled in different directions. There is a real mix of profiles in the team. Some are true generalists who oversee everything from accounting through to tax. Others have built up their own client base over time and act more like a go to advisor for their portfolio. There is space for both here, and the role can flex depending on how you like to work. CPA or EA works. The firm sits at that sweet spot around 70 people. Big enough to have a strong client base and proper support around you, but still small enough that you are known, your work is visible, and you are not lost in layers. Partners are involved, approachable, and still close to the work. You are not waiting three levels up to get an answer or sign off. It is a hybrid setup. Most people are in a few days a week because that is how they collaborate and keep standards high, but there is flexibility around your schedule when you need it. Comp is open depending on level and what you are bringing, broadly in the 130 to 180 range for Manager to Senior Manager level. If you are at the point where you want more ownership, better balance, and a role that actually adapts to you rather than the other way around, this is worth a conversation. Sound like somewhere you're interested in? Click apply. Don't worry if you don't have a resume made up, just reach out on . If you want to explore a genuinely different kind of senior tax role, apply in confidence or message Imogen Talbot Slack at Distinct North America to talk it through. Feel free to text or call 3125849844. If you're not sure about this role, feel free to reach out as I have several others you might be interested in.