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Tinley Park, Illinois · USA job

Tax Manager - Construction

Wipfli

Tinley Park, Illinois

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will manage and review complex tax returns for construction clients, with emphasis on partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, and individuals. You will oversee federal, state, and multi state compliance, and provide construction specific planning and research to optimize tax outcomes. You will lead advisory engagements, help clients with cash flow, depreciation, and capital planning, and mentor the tax team. Your work supports long term client relationships and cross functional collaboration with external advisors and bonding companies. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to shape tax strategy for contractors within a collaborative, growth minded firm.

Compensation / Benefits
  • health plan options
  • dental and vision coverage
  • HSA with Firm contribution
  • 401(k) with profit share and firm matching
  • flexible time off
  • education & certification assistance
Responsibilities
  • Manage and review complex tax returns for construction clients (partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, individuals)
  • Oversee federal, state, and multi state tax compliance for construction clients
  • Provide tax planning guidance on contractor structures, entity selection, and owner/partner implications
  • Conduct construction specific tax research (bonding, nexus, multi entity structures)
  • Identify tax savings opportunities and project based planning
  • Serve as primary contact for construction clients; build long term relationships and provide year round strategic advice
  • Supervise, coach, and develop staff; oversee engagement teams
  • Delegate and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously
  • Ensure work aligns with firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations
Key requirements
  • 5+ years public accounting tax experience (construction industry preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting, multi entity structures, pass through taxation, long term contract methods
  • CPA required
  • Experience reviewing complex returns and managing client portfolios
  • Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development
  • Proficiency in CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms
  • leadership and mentoring
  • client relationship management
  • effective communication with executives and external advisors
  • construction accounting
  • multi entity taxation
  • pass through taxation

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