Business Tax Senior Manager - M&A Partnership

Looking for a tax leadership opportunity where you can work on sophisticated M&A and business tax engagements without the notoriously brutal public accounting hours?We’re partnering with a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting and advisory firm seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Business Tax team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants hands-on exposure to complex transaction work, direct leadership access, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment that genuinely values work-life balance and professional development.What You’ll Do:• Lead complex business tax engagements and manage client relationships from planning through completion• Advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, partnership allocations, and other business tax matters related to transactions and Private Equity activity• Review complex partnership and entity tax returns while providing strategic tax advisory solutions• Partner directly with firm leadership and Tax Directors on high-level client engagements• Mentor and develop junior staff while helping build a collaborative team environment• Leverage technology and process improvements to drive efficiency internally and for clients• Provide proactive client guidance with a solutions-oriented mindsetQualifications:• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience• 2+ years of managerial or leadership experience preferred• Active CPA license required• Strong background in business tax compliance and advisory services• Experience with partnership allocations, M&A tax, and Private Equity transactions required• Background coming from a PE-focused firm or Top 25 public accounting environment preferred• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills• Motivated, growth-oriented, and collaborative personalityWhy This Opportunity?• Industry-leading reduced busy season hours compared to traditional public accounting firms• Fast-growing M&A and Business Tax practice that is a major strategic growth area for the firm• Exposure to sophisticated transaction advisory and Private Equity-related work• Direct access to firm leadership with strong mentorship opportunities• Opportunity to step into visible leadership responsibilities and continue growing your career quickly• Collaborative mid-sized firm environment with strong team culture and long-term growth potentialBenefits Highlights:• Compensation ranging from approximately $180K–$225K+ depending on experience• Hybrid flexibility with offices in the northern suburbs and downtown Chicago• Comprehensive health and dental insurance• 401(k) and additional employee benefits• Supportive, growth-focused environment with strong work-life balance• Opportunity to work alongside a highly technical and collaborative tax leadership team• Industry-leading reduced busy season hours compared to traditional public accounting firms• Fast-growing M&A and Business Tax practice that is a major strategic growth area for the firm• Exposure to sophisticated transaction advisory and Private Equity-related work• Direct access to firm leadership with strong mentorship opportunities• Opportunity to step into visible leadership responsibilities and continue growing your career quickly• Collaborative mid-sized firm environment with strong team culture and long-term growth potential