Business Tax Manager (Construction)

Business Tax Manager (Construction) | CPA Required | Public Accounting

Location: Chicago 

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting firm serving clients in the construction industry. This leadership role is responsible for managing complex tax engagements, providing strategic tax planning, reviewing technical tax work, and building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has extensive public accounting experience, an active CPA license, and significant experience working with construction industry clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business and entity tax engagements for construction industry clients.

• Review complex federal and state tax returns prepared by tax staff.

• Develop proactive tax planning strategies and provide technical tax advisory services.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client service.

• Research and resolve complex tax issues and ensure compliance with current tax laws.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior tax professionals.

• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership on client engagements, resource planning, and business development initiatives.

• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license (Required).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm.

• Strong experience serving construction industry clients.

• Experience managing tax engagements and reviewing complex tax returns.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.

• Advanced corporate tax planning and advisory experience.

• Experience mentoring and developing tax professionals.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Please Apply If You Have

• Active CPA license.

• Public accounting experience.

• Construction industry tax experience.

• Experience managing tax engagements and client relationships.

• Leadership or team management experience.