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Senior Tax Manager

L7

lhhEvanston, IL20 days ago

$155,000-$190,000

Occupations

Accountants and AuditorsTax PreparersFinancial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Nonresidential Property ManagersCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesTax Preparation Services
Senior Tax Manager Large Diversified Real Estate Investment Organization Chicago, IL | Hybrid (Monday-Thursday onsite, Friday remote)A large, well-established real estate investment and operating company is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join its corporate tax team. This is a highly visible role supporting complex partnership structures, tax compliance, transactions, and process improvement initiatives within a sophisticated, growth-oriented environment. The team is looking for a hands-on tax leader who enjoys technical tax work, especially that which centers around partnership tax; mentoring staff; and improving processes. This is not a purely review-oriented position. The successful candidate will be expected to remain close to the work while helping guide a small team and support a complex tax operation.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax compliance filings
  • Review partnership tax returns, workpapers, Schedule K-1 reporting, and related compliance documentation
  • Analyze partnership transactions and allocations
  • Support tax planning, tax research, and transaction-related projects
  • Manage tax compliance deadlines and filing calendars
  • Review legal documents and organizational changes for tax implications
  • Assist with tax reporting related to acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives
  • Drive process improvement and technology-enhancement initiatives across the tax function
  • Support tax audits and responses to taxing authorities
  • Prepare tax projections, forecasts, schedules, and supporting analysis
  • Supervise and develop a small team of tax professionals
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 6+ years of tax experience
  • Significant experience with partnership taxation
  • Strong Form 1065 compliance and review background
  • Experience with partnership allocations and complex partnership structures
  • Ability to review technical tax work and mentor staff
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Process-improvement mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPAMaster's degree in Taxation
  • Public accounting experience with partnership tax emphasis
  • Real estate, fund, or other complex partnership structure experience
  • OneSource experience
  • GoSystems experience
  • Joint venture experience
  • Section 1031 exchange exposure
  • Interest in automation, AI, data, or tax technology initiatives
  • Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Direct exposure to complex partnership structures and transactions
  • Opportunity to influence process improvements and modernization efforts
  • Visible role with interaction across finance, accounting, and leadership teams
  • Long-term career growth potential within a large, established organization
  • Stable platform with significant ongoing business activity and strategic initiatives
  • Opportunity to lead and develop staff while remaining technically engaged
Benefits & Compensation
Base Salary: $155,000-$190,000
Bonus: Eligible
Paid Time Off (PTO): 20 days of PTO annually, plus 5 paid sick days. PTO is offered on an accrual basis and prorated based on hire date. Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Coverage effective Day 1. Includes employee and dependent coverage options. Costs vary by plan selection.401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match available. Details provided upon hire. Life and Disability Insurance: Includes term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Wellness Benefits: Includes access to mental health support and employee assistance programs (EAP).Professional Development: Career development support available.
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$155,000-$190,000

Location

Evanston, IL

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Nonresidential Property Managers

Posted

20 days ago

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