Tax Manager - Individual Tax (Internal Tax Team)

Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Tax Manager - Individual Tax (Internal Tax Team) - Chicago, IL Who: An experienced individual tax specialist who enjoys advising clients, reviewing complex returns, and leading engagements. What: Provide compliance, planning, and consulting services for internal clients while managing relationships, supervising staff, and reviewing complex individual tax returns. When: Full-time role with a steady, balanced schedule and no traditional busy season. Where: Fully remote within the U.S., with ideal locations on the East Coast or Southeast. Why: To grow your tax career in a role offering exceptional flexibility, meaningful client relationships, and long-term upward career trajectory. Office Environment: A supportive, people-first culture committed to development, work/life balance, and team collaboration. Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits. Position Overview: We are seeking a Tax Manager – Individual Tax Services to deliver high-quality compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned individual tax professional seeking career growth without the pressures of a traditional tax busy season. You will serve as a trusted advisor to approximately 75 clients, lead multiple engagements, build technical expertise, and mentor team members in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. What You Will Do: ? Provide individual tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients. ? Review complex individual tax returns and all supporting documentation. ? Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive, strategic tax planning. ? Apply new technical developments to complex situations to enhance client service. ? Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients. ? Participate in firm-wide learning programs and invest in ongoing professional development. ? Support team development through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or related business discipline; Master’s or advanced degree preferred. ? CPA or EA required. ? 8 years of experience in individual tax return review and planning for high-net-worth individuals. ? Multi-state individual tax compliance experience, including composite, withholding, and pass-through entity tax. ? Experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services environment. ? 2 years of supervisory, mentoring, or team leadership experience preferred. ? Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills. ? High proficiency with CCH Axcess, PDFlyer, and Microsoft Office Suite. ? Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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