Senior Manager, Tax (Chicago)

Company:  West Monroe
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Salary: £200 - £250 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe Partners is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager with in-depth tax and compliance experience and problem-solving skills to support our rapidly growing organization. The Tax Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and developing the Company’s tax and compliance function. This role will report to the Corporate Controller and will have the opportunity to work with other cross-functional team members to deliver decision-making support for strategic initiatives and business decisions at West Monroe.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10+ years of applicable experience. Additional responsibilities for this position include:

  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation issues; keep up to date with current tax procedures and legislative developments, both domestically and internationally.
  • Familiarity with international tax law, including transfer pricing concepts and permanent establishment considerations.
  • Primary point of contact for third-party CPA firm; ensure the timely filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns, municipal returns, and extensions by third-party firm, as well as coordination on federal, state, and local audits.
  • Ensure registration and compliance with regulations, respond to inquiries and requests by federal, state, and local authorities on all tax matters including payroll and sales tax.
  • In conjunction with our third-party CPA firm, lead the income tax provision workstream as part of the annual financial statement audit and work directly with our financial statement auditors to ensure its completeness and accuracy.
  • Partner with Corporate Development team regarding potential transactions; understand tax implications, responsible for new registrations and licenses.
  • Review financial statements and partner with senior leaders to understand risk, establish tax strategy and best practices.
  • Responsible for completing and monitoring all business registrations.
  • Coordinate with senior management responsible for executive equity compensation and employee retirement plans, provide tax guidance and additional compliance support.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum ten years professional experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MST preferred
  • Self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working within a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based project environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability and comfort level communicating with senior management
  • Ability to adapt to changes in environment and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously to meet established deadlines
  • Demonstrated computer skills, with advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

  • Seattle or Washington, D.C.: $179,000—$198,900 USD
  • Los Angeles: $187,600—$208,300 USD
  • New York City or San Francisco: $196,100—$217,800 USD
  • A location not listed above: $170,500—$189,400 USD

West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it’s something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.

At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients’ most complex challenges. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done.

Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities.

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit

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