Tax Manager - Technology Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC

Chicago, IL, United States$113,000 - $170,000Full-timePosted 10h ago

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Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

  

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. 

  

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. 

  

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. 

 

Join Wipfli's Technology Tax practice and serve as a trusted advisor to innovative, growth-focused technology companies. In this role, you'll help clients navigate complex tax challenges, lead strategic engagements, and build lasting relationships with founders, executives, and institutional capital leaders. It's an excellent opportunity for a Tax Manager who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful client impact. This role follows a hybrid work model, with flexible in-office scheduling designed to support both collaboration and individual needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and manage tax compliance engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards, within budget and deadline expectations.
  • Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals.
  • Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with client goals.
  • Prepare and review tax returns for compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Conduct tax research and provide consulting on complex issues.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Tax Manager is responsible for clients receiving proactive communication and timely service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation preferred.
  • CPA required; JD/LLM also considered.
  • 5+ years of federal and multi-state tax consulting and compliance experience.
  • Familiarity with technology industry clients.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Prior public accounting experience required.

Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! 

 

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

 

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com

 

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $113,000 to $170,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. 

 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance. 

 

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. 

 

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. 

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