Tax Services Manager Jobs in Illinois
Tax services manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and financial services firms, with openings at every level from newly licensed senior associate through director-track manager. Chicago is the dominant hiring center, alongside suburban hubs in Schaumburg and Naperville, where large employers including Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and Equity Commonwealth maintain significant tax practices. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision, and multistate planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department in Chicago, IL. As a CTS Tax Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department in Chicago, IL. As a CTS Tax Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Tax Services Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BDO22
- RSM4
- Andersen3
- Deloitte3
- RubinBrown3R
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing13
- Technology & Software9
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax services manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or closely related field
- Five or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Demonstrated expertise in federal and state corporate income tax compliance
- Experience reviewing ASC 740 tax provisions and managing tax provision processes
- Strong supervisory background managing and developing junior tax staff
Tax Services Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax services manager in Illinois?
The standard path starts with passing the CPA exam and obtaining licensure through the Illinois Board of Examiners, which oversees CPA certification in the state. Most hiring firms require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or taxation alongside that license. Candidates typically build several years in public accounting or a corporate tax department, progressing through senior associate and supervisor roles before stepping into a manager position. The Enrolled Agent credential is a recognized alternative for candidates focused on federal tax work.
How much do tax services managers make in Illinois?
Tax services 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 services managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring tax services managers in Illinois right now include BDO, RSM, and Andersen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Big Four and regional accounting firm offices in Chicago, combined with the corporate headquarters of major financial services and manufacturing companies in the suburbs, keeps demand for experienced tax managers consistently active.
Which Illinois cities have the most tax services manager jobs?
The cities with the most tax services manager openings in Illinois are Chicago, Schaumburg, and Moline. Chicago drives the largest share of postings because of its density of accounting firm offices, bank holding companies, and Fortune 500 headquarters, while suburban markets like Schaumburg and Naperville draw openings from the major corporate campuses and regional firm offices concentrated along the I-90 and I-88 corridors.
Are there remote tax services manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most finance roles, since tax compliance and review work is highly document-driven and well-suited to remote delivery. About 64% of tax services manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a shift that accelerated across public accounting and corporate tax functions. Client-facing advisory work and team supervision tend to anchor roles to at least a hybrid schedule, while pure compliance and provision review roles are most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a tax services manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is joining a public accounting firm at the staff or senior associate level, where firms including regional Illinois practices and Big Four Chicago offices run structured associate programs that bring in new graduates and career changers. From there, promotion into a manager role typically follows three to five years of hands-on compliance and review work. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as tax analyst, tax accountant, or financial auditor can make a lateral move by pairing that experience with a CPA license through the Illinois Board of Examiners, which is the credential that most hiring managers treat as non-negotiable.
Where can I find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and financial services employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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