Grant Thornton (US) · 1 month ago
Senior Manager - Tax Exempt Organizations
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expGrant Thornton (US) is a leading firm in tax services, seeking a Not-for-Profit Tax Senior Manager to deliver a full range of tax services for clients in the not-for-profit and healthcare industries. The role involves managing client service teams, providing tax planning and compliance expertise, and developing staff while maintaining strong client relationships.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Managing multiple client service teams on client engagements; planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects; providing innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and actively assisting in proposal activities
Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Conducting primary and secondary review of complex tax returns; including Forms 990, 990-T, 990-PF, and state filings
Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting; preferred: master's in taxation; JD or CPA required
Minimum ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience, with a minimum of four years specializing in the not-for-profit area
Experience with Forms 990, 990-T, and 990-PF
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in tax compliance, unrelated business income, excise taxes and other tax issues relevant to the not-for-profit industry
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships and present to client boards
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can travel as needed, expected travel up to 10%
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
5001-10000 employees
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