Lead Tax Services Senior Manager

Crowe

Senior Tax Manager leading client teams, tax compliance, planning, and research at Crowe. Mentoring tax professionals and advising leadership across a public accounting and consulting firm.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,700 - $269,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in federal and state taxation, including Subchapter C and K, while effectively managing client relationships and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to deliver exceptional service, provide tax planning strategies, and conduct technical tax research.

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Active CPA LicenseFederal Taxation ExpertiseState Taxation ExpertiseClient ManagementLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax Planning StrategiesTechnical Tax ResearchTax Memoranda PreparationRisk ManagementBilling and Accounts Receivable Management

Soft Skills

Client Relationship DevelopmentCommunication SkillsMentoring and Staff DevelopmentPerformance Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingCorporate Tax ExperienceSubchapter CSubchapter KTax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple client service teams and manage projects effectively and efficiently, including billing and accounts receivable
Review federal and state income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individual clients
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Deliver exceptional service and anticipate client needs
Provide tax planning strategies, compliance expertise, and technical tax research
Prepare and review detailed technical tax memoranda
Identify and manage risks associated with tax services
Mentor and develop staff and managers
Provide regular feedback and conduct formal and informal performance evaluations
Advise the leadership team and contribute to strategic decision-making and client service excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Active CPA license required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a corporate/public blend
Proven success in engagement and client management
Strong technical expertise in federal and state taxation, including Subchapter C and provision experience
Subchapter K experience preferred
Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills
Demonstrated leadership experience
Passion for mentoring, developing, and guiding high-performing teams
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real flexibility to balance work with life moments
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Well-being support
Inclusive culture valuing diversity
Career Coach guidance and regular career development meetings
Comprehensive total rewards package
Remote work arrangement may be considered for candidates not within commuting distance of a Crowe office, subject to business needs