Tax Services Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
Tax Services Manager jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Magnificent Mile corridor across public accounting, financial services, and corporate tax functions. Leading employers include BDO, Andersen, and Deloitte. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Who's Hiring
- BDO24
- Andersen3
- Deloitte3
- RubinBrown3R
- RSM2
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing14
- Technology & Software10
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
Tax Services Manager Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax services manager job in Chicago?
The strongest path is targeting Chicago's dense cluster of Big Four and regional accounting firms in the Loop, along with the corporate tax departments of the financial services, insurance, and professional services firms headquartered downtown. Candidates with CPA licensure, partnership tax experience, or expertise in multistate compliance stand out. Networking through the Illinois CPA Society's Chicago chapter events and cultivating referrals from former colleagues at local firms accelerates the search considerably.
Which companies hire tax services managers in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring tax services managers in Chicago include BDO, Andersen, and Deloitte, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's market is shaped by a mix of global accounting firms with large downtown offices, major insurance carriers, and Fortune 500 corporate tax departments, all of which recruit at the manager level on a recurring basis.
Are there remote tax services manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though with limits: tax services manager roles are moderately remote-friendly for advisory and compliance review work, but client-facing and team leadership duties often require in-office or on-site presence. About 67% of tax services manager openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid schedules most common among the downtown accounting and financial services employers. Federal and state tax research and review tasks are the most frequently performed remotely in Chicago-area roles.
How can I get a tax services manager job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is joining a regional or mid-tier accounting firm in the Loop or River North as a senior tax associate and building toward manager promotion internally. Chicago's large population of public accounting firms, including regional players strong in manufacturing and real estate clients, regularly promote from within. Gaining exposure to Illinois-specific multistate filing and Chicago business tax requirements early, and pursuing CPA licensure while in a senior associate role, makes promotion to manager far more attainable locally.
Which industries hire the most tax services managers in Chicago?
Chicago tax services manager roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's position as a hub for commodities trading, insurance, and professional services means these sectors generate consistent demand for tax managers who can handle complex entity structures and multistate compliance.
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