Tax manager - manufacturing

Wipfli
Chicago, IL

Locations:

Chicago, Illinois

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Naperville, Illinois

Tinley Park, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Sterling, Illinois

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients
  • Review Federal and Multi-State Partnership tax returns
  • Lead client relationships on day to day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services
  • Research and consult on technical matters and special projects
  • Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
  • Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects
  • Manage, train and develop staff. Participate in the performance review process

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Attain a thorough technical competency and industry specific expertise through CPE, firm/industry group events, webinars, etc.
  • Review tax-related information to include tax provisions, depreciation schedules, property tax returns, etc.
  • Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning
  • Prepare and review client correspondence (letter, e-mail, etc.)
  • Actively participate in firm sponsored events for industry-specific and/or regional clients and prospects

Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • CPA certification required in the respective state in which they are practicing
  • Requires at 5+ years of job related experience
  • Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required
  • Requires prior accounting and/or tax experience
  • Subject matter leader in similar accounting and/or tax services
  • Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members
  • Experience making recommendations to management
  • Prior public accounting experience desired

Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $103,000 to $154,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Our commitment:

We invest in the growth of all our associates through ongoing education and career development. To learn more about how we invest in you, see our learning and development page.

We also invest in a strong work-life balance by providing benefits, such as flexible time off and wellness programs. We provide health, vision and dental insurance, generous family leave, flexible work options, 401(k) contributions and paid time off and holidays.

What you can expect:

If your resume is a fit for the position, a recruiter will reach out to you for an initial conversation so we can tell you more about Wipfli and the benefits of working here. We don’t just expect you to just answer our questions. We encourage you to ask us about Wipfli to see if we’re a good fit for you.

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Employee Benefits

We also back up our mission to provide a strong work-life balance with great benefits, FTO, wellness benefits and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Medical travel benefits:
Travel benefits to give associates across the country equitable access to quality care across a broad spectrum of needs

Family formation benefits:
Maternity and paternity leave, surrogacy and adoption benefits, and fertility services benefits

Gender-affirming care benefits:
Resources and benefits to help associates receive gender identity affirming interventions and therapies

Flexible work schedule

Flexible time off

Posted 2025-11-03

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