Tax Manager | High

Tax Manager – High-Net-Worth & Family Office

Location: Chicago Western Suburbs, IL
Compensation: $130,000–$150,000+ DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting

About the Opportunity

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established, public accounting firm in the western Chicago suburbs seeking an experienced Tax Manager with a strong background in high-net-worth individual taxation, family offices, and complex tax planning.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for someone coming from a larger national or regional accounting firm who is interested in transitioning into a more personalized, mid-sized firm environment.

The ideal candidate will bring well-rounded tax experience involving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, and private clients, along with some exposure to international tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage and review complex individual, trust, and partnership tax returns.
  
  


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  Provide tax planning and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
  
  


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  Work with clients who have complex investment portfolios, ownership structures, and tax considerations.
  
  


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  Handle sophisticated tax compliance and planning engagements.
  
  


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  Assist clients with international tax matters and foreign reporting requirements when applicable.
  
  


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  Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  
  


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  Review work prepared by tax associates and senior staff.
  
  


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  Mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
  
  


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  Collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax matters and strategic planning opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

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  7+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
  
  


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  Strong experience working with high-net-worth individuals and complex individual tax returns.
  
  


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  Previous family office or private-client services experience strongly preferred.
  
  


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  Experience with individual, partnership, and trust taxation.
  
  


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  Exposure to international taxation, cross-border issues, or foreign reporting preferred.
  
  


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  Experience managing client engagements and reviewing tax returns.
  
  


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  Strong technical tax knowledge and communication skills.
  
  


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  CPA designation preferred.
  
  


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  Ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused public accounting environment.
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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  Join an established, public accounting firm.
  
  


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  Transition from a larger accounting firm into a more personalized environment.
  
  


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  Work with sophisticated high-net-worth and family office clients.
  
  


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  Gain exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters.
  
  


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  Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term client relationships.
  
  


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  Work closely with experienced tax professionals and firm leadership.
  
  


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  Competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise.
  
  

Compensation

Expected starting range: $130,000–$150,000+, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested in Learning More?

All conversations are handled with complete discretion and confidentiality. Whether you're actively considering a change or simply curious about opportunities that could improve your current situation, I'd welcome a conversation.

Joey Wieger
Director of Public Accounting Recruiting
Solid Rock Recruiting
Phone: 605-601-4597
Email: [email protected]

Confidential inquiries are welcome. Your information will never be shared with a client without your knowledge and approval.