Senior Tax Manager – Private Client Services

. Supervise a team and foster strong client relationships .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeElgin • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise a team and foster strong client relationships
Oversee tax planning and compliance functions for ultra-high net worth individuals and their families
Serve clients in the financial services sector, including hedge funds, private equity, and other investment-related individuals
Apply comprehensive knowledge of hedge fund K-1 treatment and working knowledge of trusts, estates, gifts, and charitable entities
Deliver tax planning, consulting, and compliance solutions directly to clients
Review complex tax returns and maintain regular client communication
Cultivate relationships with clients, staff, and external third-party client vendors
Train and supervise staff, including reviewing and evaluating their work
Solicit new client relationships and participate in client/potential client seminars
Stay current on tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards
Collaborate with tax professionals to coordinate efforts and ensure effective tax service delivery
Hold self and direct reports accountable for developmental goals
Occasional local travel to clients’ locations may be required

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
8+ years of recent (within 2 years) tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or with a mix of public/private experience
Experience preparing/reviewing US based tax returns for partnerships, S-corps, and individuals
CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification required
Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software preferred
Master’s Degree in Taxation or relevant field preferred/desired

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