Tax Manager Jobs in Illinois
Tax Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate tax, public accounting, and financial services firms, with openings at every level from senior associate through director. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring centers in the Midwest, joined by secondary clusters in Naperville and Schaumburg, where large corporate headquarters are based. Employers such as Deloitte, Kraft Heinz, and Hyatt Hotels consistently hire tax managers across their Illinois operations, with the most sought-after specialties being federal and state income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax provision under ASC 740. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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expansion of existing and new credit strategies as well as extensive investment in internal
processes, systems, and resources.
- Manage K-1 and tax return compliance, including gathering and analyzing sourced data, coordinating with external vendors, and reviewing tax workpapers, K-1s, returns, tax extension payments and filings, and other tax reporting requirements (e.g., FATCA, CRS, Form 1099s).
- Manage quarterly tax estimates process, including calculating projected income, quantifying tax distributions, reviewing investor notices, and overseeing estimated tax payments.
- Manage REIT compliance, including providing data to tax advisors, reviewing the income and asset tests, reviewing annual PSQs, and completing REIT consent dividend analysis.
- Lead responses to inquiries from investors, internal Prime Finance team members, third party tax preparer(s), and vendors.
- Review, research, and respond to various tax notices or inquiries related to property tax, franchise tax, and/or other indirect taxes, as necessary.
- Coordinate with asset managers and/or property managers or sponsors on real estate owned (REO) or preferred equity items.
- Draft internal memos to document various tax issues and related policies and procedures.
- Assist the tax team in adopting and integrating new technologies, implement updates to existing processes to increase the team’s efficiency and improve data management.
- Support Senior Tax Manager on other technical topics including, but not limited to, Preferred Equity hypothetical liquidation analysis, Personal Holding Company risk mitigation, UBTI risk mitigation, CLO risk analysis, REIT capacity analysis, and Original Issue Discount.
- Monitor legislative changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that may impact tax positions, filing requirements, or tax structures.
- Other ad hoc projects and tasks required by the tax team
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or commensurate work experience required
- CPA/Master’s degree in Tax a plus
- 6-8 years of related tax experience required, preferably in a real estate and/or alternative investment firm
- Familiarity with real estate investment trust (REIT) requirements and reporting
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with a particular focus on MS Excel required
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of our investors (domestic and foreign), partners, and internal affairs
- Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Team-oriented and able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of internal and external teams and advisors including tax advisors, legal counsel, auditors, and fund administrators
- Experience using Yardi, Geneva, Investran or other accounting GL and Financial Reporting systems preferred
Prime Finance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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expansion of existing and new credit strategies as well as extensive investment in internal
processes, systems, and resources.
- Manage K-1 and tax return compliance, including gathering and analyzing sourced data, coordinating with external vendors, and reviewing tax workpapers, K-1s, returns, tax extension payments and filings, and other tax reporting requirements (e.g., FATCA, CRS, Form 1099s).
- Manage quarterly tax estimates process, including calculating projected income, quantifying tax distributions, reviewing investor notices, and overseeing estimated tax payments.
- Manage REIT compliance, including providing data to tax advisors, reviewing the income and asset tests, reviewing annual PSQs, and completing REIT consent dividend analysis.
- Lead responses to inquiries from investors, internal Prime Finance team members, third party tax preparer(s), and vendors.
- Review, research, and respond to various tax notices or inquiries related to property tax, franchise tax, and/or other indirect taxes, as necessary.
- Coordinate with asset managers and/or property managers or sponsors on real estate owned (REO) or preferred equity items.
- Draft internal memos to document various tax issues and related policies and procedures.
- Assist the tax team in adopting and integrating new technologies, implement updates to existing processes to increase the team’s efficiency and improve data management.
- Support Senior Tax Manager on other technical topics including, but not limited to, Preferred Equity hypothetical liquidation analysis, Personal Holding Company risk mitigation, UBTI risk mitigation, CLO risk analysis, REIT capacity analysis, and Original Issue Discount.
- Monitor legislative changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that may impact tax positions, filing requirements, or tax structures.
- Other ad hoc projects and tasks required by the tax team
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or commensurate work experience required
- CPA/Master’s degree in Tax a plus
- 6-8 years of related tax experience required, preferably in a real estate and/or alternative investment firm
- Familiarity with real estate investment trust (REIT) requirements and reporting
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with a particular focus on MS Excel required
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of our investors (domestic and foreign), partners, and internal affairs
- Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Team-oriented and able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of internal and external teams and advisors including tax advisors, legal counsel, auditors, and fund administrators
- Experience using Yardi, Geneva, Investran or other accounting GL and Financial Reporting systems preferred
Prime Finance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CA Employee Privacy Notice:
https://www.primegrp.com/ccpa-info-current-and-prospective-employees/
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Tax Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BDO17
- Wipfli15
- RSM7
- Platform Accounting6
- Deloitte4
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing23
- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Deep knowledge of federal and Illinois state income tax compliance and reporting
- Experience managing tax provision and ASC 740 reporting for corporate entities
- Strong supervisory experience leading a team of tax staff or senior associates
Tax Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax manager in Illinois?
Tax managers in Illinois almost always hold an active CPA license issued through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Illinois education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting is the standard foundation, often supplemented by a master's in taxation or accounting. Most candidates build their path through several years in public accounting or a corporate tax department before moving into a management role.
How much do tax managers make in Illinois?
Tax managers in Illinois earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,510 for the lowest 10% to over $131,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring tax managers in Illinois right now include BDO, Wipfli, and RSM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major professional services firms means consistent year-round demand, particularly in and around the Chicago metro.
Which Illinois cities have the most tax manager jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Lincolnshire have the most tax manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share given its concentration of corporate headquarters, Big Four and regional accounting firms, and financial services companies, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings through the sizeable suburban campuses of multinationals that have relocated or expanded outside the city core.
Are there remote tax manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, since tax compliance and provision work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 77% of tax manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a shift that accelerated after the pandemic. Federal and state income tax compliance and tax provision roles tend to be the most amenable to remote arrangements, while positions that require close coordination with local finance or legal teams often remain hybrid.
How can I get hired as a tax manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a staff or senior associate tax role at a Chicago-area public accounting firm and progressing internally. Large Illinois employers such as Grant Thornton, RSM, and BDO run structured associate programs that hire recent accounting graduates and advance high performers into supervisory roles over several years. Candidates moving laterally from audit, financial reporting, or treasury roles can accelerate their path by pursuing the CPA license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which signals readiness for technical tax responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to tax manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to tax manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Illinois employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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