Job Description
Join our award-winning tax team at Sterling & Co. Advisors, where financial innovation meets strategic tax planning. As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll lead complex tax compliance initiatives, optimize financial outcomes for Fortune 500 clients, and mentor emerging tax professionals. Our dynamic Chicago headquarters offers hybrid flexibility, cutting-edge resources, and unparalleled growth opportunities in the heart of the Midwest's financial hub.
Responsibilities
- Manage federal, state, and international tax compliance for corporate clients
- Develop tax-efficient strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Lead IRS audits and state tax controversy resolutions
- Prepare and review corporate tax returns (Form 1120, 1120-S)
- Advise clients on R&D credits, transfer pricing, and state tax incentives
- Mentor junior tax professionals and conduct technical training
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integrated financial planning
Qualifications
- CPA certification required (active license)
- 7+ years of public accounting or corporate tax experience
- Advanced expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
- Proven success in IRS audit defense and tax controversy
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE)
- Master's degree in Taxation or equivalent certification
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory changes
- Experience with international tax frameworks (e.g., BEPS, OECD)