Tax Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

A Tax Manager in the finance industry is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within an organization. Their primary duties include developing tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, national, and international tax laws, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and providing advisory services on tax-related issues. Tax Managers also liaise with external auditors and government tax agencies, and stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization's operations.

To excel in this role, a Tax Manager must have exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in accounting or finance, along with a deep understanding of tax laws, is also crucial. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. In terms of certifications, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) would be advantageous. They might previously have held roles such as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Senior Tax Associate before progressing to the position of Tax Manager.

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

accounting and industry preferred Prior management experience, preferably within a corporate tax environment Experience with SAP and OneSource Tax Software preferred Overall proficiency with software...

Federal Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA a plus CPA preferred 4+ years in tax compliance and planning, ideally in complex or large organizations Public accounting or...

Tax Manager, National Office (M&A)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago

a focus on M&A tax, International Tax, or Corporate Tax....

Tax Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry!...

Tax Supervisor

  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Supervisor Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

and grow a network within the local market Senior Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 6 - 8+ years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Supports the tax accounting, provisioning, tax compliance, audits and governance for BMOFG and its businesses....

Senior Manager of Tax US international

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

A successful candidate will have a solid corporate tax background and experience in many US international tax disciplines....

Tax Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Keywords: Tax, CPA, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Manager, Associate, Senior, Audit, Remote, Public Accounting, Firm, Prepare, Review, Corporate, Partnership...

Tax Supervisor

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Supervisor Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Manager

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

and grow a network within the local market Senior Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 6 - 8+ years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize...

Tax Manager

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry!...

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

compliance automation tools Client relationship management skills Proven leadership in supervising and coaching teams Knowledge of automation and digitization in tax services Travel Requirements Up...

Tax Manager (Farming and Agriculture)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $135,000.00 USD Annually Description: Senior Tax Manager About Us: Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to...

Partnership Taxation Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers...

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Salary for Tax Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Managers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.3%
Master's Degree
38.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Managers in Chicago, IL
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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