Job Description
Join our elite tax team at Apex Financial Advisory, where we shape financial strategies for Fortune 500 clients. As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll lead complex compliance initiatives, drive tax optimization, and mentor top-tier professionals in our downtown Chicago headquarters. Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence multi-state tax policy.
Responsibilities
- Manage federal, state, and international tax compliance for high-net-worth clients
- Develop strategic tax savings initiatives reducing liabilities by 15-25%
- Lead IRS audits and represent clients before tax authorities
- Mentor junior tax professionals through structured development programs
- Implement emerging tax technologies including AI-driven analytics
- Advise M&A transactions with $50M+ valuation impacts
- Present tax strategies to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- CPA certification with 7+ years of public tax experience
- Expertise in multi-state tax compliance and international taxation
- Proven track record leading tax audits and controversy resolutions
- Advanced proficiency in tax software (Vertex, CCH, Thomson Reuters)
- JD or MST degree from ABA-accredited institution
- Experience managing tax teams of 5+ professionals
- Strong Excel modeling skills with data visualization capabilities