Senior Manager – Tax Exempt Organizations

Grant Thornton (US)

Senior Manager handling tax services for clients in not-for-profit and healthcare industries. Collaborating with teams to provide client management, planning, and compliance expertise under Grant Thornton.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,800 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing multiple client service teams on client engagements; planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects; providing innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and actively assisting in proposal activities
Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Conducting primary and secondary review of complex tax returns; including Forms 990, 990-T, 990-PF, and state filings
Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting; preferred: master's in taxation; JD or CPA required
Minimum ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience, with a minimum of four years specializing in the not-for-profit area
Experience with Forms 990, 990-T, and 990-PF
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in tax compliance, unrelated business income, excise taxes and other tax issues relevant to the not-for-profit industry
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships and present to client boards
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can travel as needed, expected travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax planningtax consultingtax complianceForms 990Forms 990-TForms 990-PFunrelated business incomeexcise taxestax accountinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

client servicecommunication skillsleadershipbusiness developmentrecruitingtrainingcoachingmentoringinterpersonal skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingMaster's in taxationJDCPA