Tax Manager Jobs in River Forest, IL

A Tax Manager in the finance industry is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within an organization. Their primary duties include developing tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, national, and international tax laws, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and providing advisory services on tax-related issues. Tax Managers also liaise with external auditors and government tax agencies, and stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization's operations.

To excel in this role, a Tax Manager must have exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in accounting or finance, along with a deep understanding of tax laws, is also crucial. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. In terms of certifications, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) would be advantageous. They might previously have held roles such as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Senior Tax Associate before progressing to the position of Tax Manager.

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Senior Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

and grow a network within the local market Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 5 years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize firm technology...

Remote Work

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

and grow a network within the local market Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 5 years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize firm technology...

Remote Work

Tax Manager

  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry!...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

and grow a network within the local market Senior Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 6 - 8+ years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize...

Senior Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

and grow a network within the local market Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 5 years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize firm technology...

Remote Work

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

and grow a network within the local market Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA 5 years of proven experience in public accounting Must have the ability to utilize firm technology...

Remote Work

Direct Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

What we expect of you Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably with the progression of increased responsibilities (Global, Corporate Tax, and/or Public Accounting environment...

Tax Operations Manager/Senior Manager

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications needed: Tax background and 7+ years of public accounting experience. Proven experience in leading and managing teams and projects. Demonstrated ownership and reliability....

Senior Manager, Tax Planning and M&A

  • Northbrook, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Support tax planning, analysis and implementation of various tax and overall company initiatives, including M&A transactions, legal entity simplification and internal restructuring projects....

Senior Manager, Tax Planning and M&A

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

+ Support tax planning, analysis and implementation of various tax and overall company initiatives, including M&A transactions, legal entity simplification and internal restructuring projects. +...

Tax Director

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Provide expert guidance on complex tax matters, including partnership taxation. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless tax advisory services....

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Manager

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Opportunity As part of the Corporate Tax - Specialised Tax Services team you provide exceptional technical knowledge and specialization and industry insights....

Tax Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry!...

International Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

International Tax practice!...

Tax Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Eligible to sit (with 150 credit hours) or working towards obtaining CPA. 4+ years of experience in public accounting industry at a mid-market firm....

Demographic Data for River Forest, IL

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Salary for Tax Manager Jobs in River Forest, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFinance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Managers in River Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
38.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Managers in River Forest, IL
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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