Job Title: Senior Tax Manager - Construction

A leading professional services organization is seeking a Senior Tax Manager with deep expertise in the construction industry to join its growing team. This fully remote, full-time role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor for construction clients while driving impactful tax and business advisory services. The Senior Tax Manager will play a key leadership role, managing complex client relationships, overseeing high-level engagements, and contributing to practice growth.

Role and Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic advisor to construction clients, delivering comprehensive tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state tax compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring.
Identify tax-saving opportunities and proactively advise clients on the impact of emerging tax legislation and industry trends.
Manage, strengthen, and expand key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and fostering long-term partnerships.
Drive business development by identifying growth opportunities, participating in industry networking, and supporting proposal and prospect activities.
Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients’ business and tax needs.
Oversee engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely project delivery.
Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Contribute to practice growth initiatives, talent development, and the overall success of the construction practice.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
10+ years of public accounting tax experience, with significant experience serving construction industry clients.
Strong technical expertise in construction accounting, pass-through taxation, long-term contract accounting, and multi-state taxation.
Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives.
Demonstrated success in developing talent, leading teams, and supporting client and practice growth.
Excellent communication, leadership, and business development skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated base pay range: $160,000 to $210,000, with actual offers determined by location, skills, experience, education, certifications, and business needs.
Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance.
Comprehensive benefits package including a choice of 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage, HSA with potential employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program, basic life and disability coverage, 401(k) savings plan with firm profit sharing and matching contributions, well-being incentives, education and certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits.
Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal and long-term care coverage, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards included.
Eligibility for benefits depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.