Job Description
Join Sterling Tax Advisors as a Senior Tax Manager and lead our dynamic tax compliance and planning initiatives in Chicago's thriving financial district. We're seeking a strategic thinker to drive tax innovation for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients while mentoring our growing team.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive tax strategies for multi-state corporations and S-corps
- Manage IRS audits and state tax controversy cases
- Lead M&A due diligence and tax structuring projects
- Prepare complex federal/state tax returns and provision calculations
- Mentor junior tax professionals and ensure FASB/ASC 740 compliance
- Identify tax optimization opportunities through R&D credits and international tax planning
Qualifications
- CPA license with 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Advanced degree in Taxation or MST preferred
- Deep expertise in partnership taxation and S-corporation regulations
- Proven track record in tax controversy resolution
- Proficient in tax software (ProSystem, CCH, or OnePoint)
- Exceptional communication skills for client advisory