Senior Tax Manager, Private Client Tax
Hybrid Libertyville ChicagoOverland Park +2 Full-time Senior Tax
At a glance
Senior Tax role at Aprio. Libertyville · full-time · $125,000–$228,000 base.
SalaryStated by Aprio
$125,000 – $228,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SenioritySenior
LocationLibertyville
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$125,000–$228,000
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Also hiring inChicago, Overland Park, Schaumburg, Topeka
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead tax compliance work across federal, state and local filings for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations and related entities
- Check returns, estimates, extensions and supporting workpapers for accuracy and on-time completion
- Research tax rules, write technical guidance and explain the conclusions to clients and colleagues
- Advise private clients on tax planning, and handle client relationships, engagement finances and service quality
- Guide tax staff through reviews and coaching, while working with firm leaders on client strategy and practice growth
What you bring
- You hold a CPA license; a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation or a related field is required
- You bring at least seven years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting or professional services
- You have reviewed complex returns, managed several client engagements and know federal and state tax compliance and planning
- You have supervised tax professionals and can explain technical tax issues clearly in writing and conversation
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced tax professional ready to lead private-client engagements and develop tax staff. It is based in Libertyville and listed as hybrid.
From the employer
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Job Summary
Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Manager, Private Client to lead sophisticated tax compliance and advisory engagements for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, partnerships, and related entities. In this role, you will serve as a primary client relationship owner, delivering technically precise planning and compliance services while driving engagement quality, profitability, and team development. You will partner with firm leadership on strategy, practice growth, and client service excellence while mentoring and developing a high-performing team of tax professionals. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape the financial futures of private clients and contribute to Aprio's continued growth as a nationally recognized professional services firm.What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Lead high-complexity engagements serving private clients and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of federal and state tax matters
- Build and deepen long-term client relationships with meaningful, high-impact advisory influence
- Mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals within a nationally recognized firm
- Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to shape practice strategy and identify growth opportunities
- Advance your career in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with access to firm-wide resources and expertise
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations, and other entities
- Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion
- Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and stakeholders
- Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk
- Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality service
- Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability
- Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback
- Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives
- Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed
- Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
- CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope
- 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment
- Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements
- Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards
Leadership Skills
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Leading Teams