Tax Senior Manager, Not-for-Profit

TAX - SENIOR MANAGER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT POSITION SUMMARY Grant Thornton's tax professionals are committed to developing and implementing bright ideas, intelligent strategies, and innovative solutions - solutions that can significantly reduce our clients' tax exposure. Reducing our clients’ tax exposure in today's environment requires not only bright ideas and intelligent planning, but also a commitment to professional excellence and a complementary service approach. Grant Thornton's tax specialists are dedicated to delivering value-added, client-focused tax services that shed light on all of our clients' unresolved tax concerns. Position Summary: The Not-for-Profit Tax Senior Manager will be responsible for an assigned group of clients in the not-for-profit industry and the delivery of a full range of tax services. Interact closely with the client to provide planning, consulting and compliance expertise. Work closely with partners and staff on client management and practice development activities. Essential duties and responsibilities: -Provide tax planning and consulting expertise to clients with emphasis in Not-for-Profit sector-Manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements. Serve as business advisor to client. -Identify and capitalize on opportunities to sell tax services. -Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and to ensure deadlines are met. -Secondary reviewer of complex tax returns-Assign and review research of tax matters. -Reviewer of audit workpapers related to tax issues-Formulate and deliver innovative tax planning and tax savings strategies. -Manage and supervise managers and associates. Ensure workload is properly distributed. -Aid in development and training of tax managers and tax senior associates. -Assist in recruiting. -Perform other job related duties as required. Qualifications / requirements: -Must have a B.S. in Accounting or a law degree. -CPA or JD required. -LLM-taxation, or Masters in Taxation a plus. -At least seven years of federal tax consulting experience preferably in public accounting. -Experience in Not-for-Profit sector-Prior managerial or supervisory experience is a plus. -Experience using tax technology a must. -Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills. -Practice development-Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are critical. -Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment is essential. -Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities is required. -Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. -Technical expertise is essential. -Some travel will be required.-Must have a B.S. in Accounting or a law degree. -CPA or JD required. -LLM-taxation, or Masters in Taxation a plus. -At least seven years of federal tax consulting experience preferably in public accounting. -Experience in Not-for-Profit sector-Prior managerial or supervisory experience is a plus. -Experience using tax technology a must. -Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills. -Practice development-Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are critical. -Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment is essential. -Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities is required. -Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. -Technical expertise is essential. -Some travel will be required.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 25% Company:Grant Thornton LLPLocation:Chicago, IL 60604Status:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant Thornton LLPReference Code:6090