<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p> As part of the Financial Services Industry team, you’ll work with some of the nation’s leading private equity, hedge, and other alternative investment funds. You’ll</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts</li><li>Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables</li><li>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback</li><li>Gain the respect and confidence of the CRZ team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Our client, a leading private client law firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join their Chicago office. The position may be titled Counsel or Partner, depending on the candidate’s experience. This role involves advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on complex tax matters, including gift and estate tax planning, income tax compliance, and tax controversy. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of expertise in private client law, demonstrating exceptional analytical, research, and communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide expert guidance on federal and state income tax compliance for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, non-profit entities, C corporations, and trusts.</p><p>• Analyze and assess existing business structures to identify tax inefficiencies and liability risks.</p><p>• Collaborate with accountants, investment advisors, fiduciaries, and external counsel to implement tailored planning strategies.</p><p>• Handle audits, tax notices, and voluntary disclosure processes, including correspondence and negotiations.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring timely communication of updates to clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Develop and draft legal documents with precision, addressing complex tax planning and compliance issues.</p><p>• Manage client relationships by delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining a high level of trust.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth legal research to support tax-related strategies and resolve controversies.</p><p>• Provide proactive recommendations to minimize tax liabilities and optimize compliance.</p><p>• Represent clients in tax-related disputes and litigation when necessary.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p>Review both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities prepared by the company's Fund Accountants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation (both tax and GAAP).</p><p>• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Manage Fund Accountant team to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and review point commentary.</p><p>• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities.</p><p>• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.</p><p>• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.</p><p>• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions.</p><p>• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies.</p><p>• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations.</p><p>• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.</p><p>• Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.</p><p>• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects.</p>
<p>Senior Manager, Consolidations / Controller - month end close </p><p> </p><p>Chicagoland area (Hybrid - mostly remote)</p><p> </p><p>Excellent client seeking top tier candidates for a global consolidations role and supporting general month end close, financial statements, general ledger, US GAAP and more for a company in growth and private equity owned. This company offers a fast paced environment and lots of areas for advancement / professional development.</p><p> </p><p>In this critical role, you’ll drive operational excellence, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and partner with senior leaders across the globe. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and leadership.</p><p> </p><p>Global Consolidations</p><p> </p><p>Lead the end-to-end global monthly financial consolidation process, closing the books.</p><p>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financials and related disclosures aligned with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>Oversee intercompany eliminations, FX translations, and investment-in-subsidiary activities.</p><p>Perform and review consolidated and regional financial variance analyses.</p><p>Americas Controllership</p><p> </p><p>Manage the accounting close processes for the U.S., Canada, and LATAM regions.</p><p>Own key accounting areas: revenue recognition (multi-element), payroll and benefits, inventory/manufacturing, and more.</p><p>Review and approve critical journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely close and financial accuracy.</p><p>Process Optimization & Systems Leadership</p><p> </p><p>Work closely with our Accounting Transformation team to standardize and streamline global accounting processes.</p><p>Help drive ERP optimization, reporting automation, and financial dimension management.</p><p>Roll out consistent global procedures and financial tools to improve accuracy and visibility.</p><p>Team Leadership & Global Collaboration</p><p> </p><p>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports (plus shared services partners).</p><p>Build strong partnerships with regional controllers and finance teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.</p><p>Serve as a key contact for FP& A, Tax, Treasury, and other global functions.</p><p>What You Bring</p><p> </p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.</p><p>8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global consolidations and financial reporting in a large, multinational, or publicly traded company.</p><p>Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and close processes in complex corporate environments.</p><p>Strong ERP experience (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar).</p><p>Track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders globally.</p><p>Analytical mindset with exceptional communication and leadership skills.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Tax Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
<p>Our client, a premier private client law firm, is seeking a Junior Tax Associate to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving tax practice by engaging in complex research, planning, and compliance matters. Ideal candidates will bring strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills to support our legal team and clients effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research on federal, state, and international tax matters to support client strategies.</p><p>• Draft detailed memoranda, legal opinions, and correspondence tailored to client needs.</p><p>• Assist in tax planning for complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.</p><p>• Evaluate tax returns, financial statements, and transactional documents to ensure compliance and identify opportunities.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior attorneys to advise clients on tax controversies and compliance challenges.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to proactively address client interests.</p><p>• Participate in client meetings, preparing summaries and actionable insights.</p><p>• Advise on and review federal and state income tax compliance for a variety of entities, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.</p><p>• Coordinate with external professionals such as accountants and investment advisors to implement comprehensive planning solutions.</p><p>• Support audits, notices, and voluntary disclosures, managing related correspondence and negotiations effectively.</p>
