Tax Senior Manager

Katz, Sapper & Miller • Full-time • Chicago, United States of America • 5d ago

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced CPA to join our team as a Senior Manager, specializing in Manufacturing and Distribution clients. This role will lead client engagements, provide strategic guidance, and drive business development initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience advising clients with domestic and international operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multiple client engagements within the Manufacturing & Distribution sector, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to professional standards
Strong understanding of federal and state C-Corporation taxation
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients that have state and international issues
Review Federal, state & international tax filings
Ability to consult on cross border structuring and inbound and outbound transactions.
Mentor and develop staff and managers
Collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality client service
Business Development
Participate in networking events, industry groups, and client meetings to enhance market presence and generate new business
Build relationships with global networks and referral partners

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
CPA license (or JD/LLM in Taxation)
8+ years of relevant tax experience, with significant focus on international tax in a public accounting environment
Ability to independently handle complex technical issues
Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
Strong communication and client management skills

Location:
Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Chicago area (Deerfield, IL). Hybrid work environment with in-person expectations for client and networking activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

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