Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Job Title: Tax Sr. Manager, State Income and Franchise - Multistate Tax Services

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Manager within the Multistate Tax Investment Management group, your primary responsibility is to identify effective state tax and compliance solutions for a diverse client base in the investment management industry, which includes private equity funds, hedge funds, management companies, and family offices. You will work directly with clients to manage tax engagement teams, leveraging a strong support system from company leadership. Your role involves:

- Maintaining and developing strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements in the investment management arena.
- Identifying client needs and leveraging the company's range of services and extensive resources to meet those needs, while cross-selling among various lines of service.
- Acting as a trusted business advisor to clients on a variety of issues including multistate tax planning, accounting for income taxes, restructuring, audit defense, and due diligence.
- Managing engagement profitability, billings to clients, and engagement team resources.
- Assisting with drafting and presenting new proposals to new and existing clients.
- Providing leadership, counseling, and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the role of Tax Sr. Manager, candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:

Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
- 8+ years of experience in state income and franchise tax, specifically within the Investment Management industry.
- Proven ability to grow and manage a book of business and a solid reputation as a subject matter expert within state income and franchise tax.
- Demonstrated experience with state and local pass-through and corporate tax returns.
- Demonstrated experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- One of the following accreditations obtained:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
- If not CPA eligible, licensed attorney or enrolled agent.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred:
- Supervisory experience.
- Public accounting experience.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Salary Information:
The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $131,740 to $299,910. Candidates may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Additional Information:
The company values its people and offers a broad range of benefits. It is committed to an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference. The company emphasizes professional development, offering opportunities for employees to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and grow through mentorship and formal development programs. The company is committed to making an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities, and remains dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.