Tax and Accounting Manager

Job Name: Tax and Accounting Manager
Name of the Company: Robert Half International
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary range: Confidential (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Career Level: Manager
Education Level: Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree
Travel Required: Yes (A bit)

Position Description

We are currently seeking a Tax and Accounting Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and interested in taking on a challenging, “hands-on” role in a collaborative, team-based culture.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading tax service providers, effectively communicating with portfolio companies on tax matters, and managing all levels of firm personnel. You will also work closely with fund partners to ensure that all accounting allocations are accurate and tax-related items are properly disclosed in the financial statements.

Responsibilities

– Interpret fund agreements to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements
– Prepare fund level financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statement of changes in partners’ capital, and cash flows
– Prepare investor-level capital account statements and management fee computations
– Perform reviews of the federal and state tax returns, K-1s, and supporting workpapers
– Coordinate with various tax advisers to determine the tax treatment of transactions as they occur throughout the year
– Ensure tax-related items are properly disclosed in the financial statements

Qualifications

– At least six years of prior experience that demonstrates a progression of responsibility
– Prior federal tax compliance experience within the financial services group of a public accounting firm
– Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

We offer excellent benefits and a highly competitive compensation package. If you are a highly motivated individual seeking to advance your career in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this may be the right opportunity for you.