Tax Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions. This role manages corporate tax filings, coordinates with external tax advisors as needed, and ensures compliance with applicable tax regulations. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the tax function, streamline processes, and help build a more efficient, scalable tax operation as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

Tax Preparation and Compliance

• Prepare and manage corporate income tax returns for multiple operating companies, real estate entities, and other related business entities.
• Oversee tax compliance activities to ensure accurate, timely filings in accordance with applicable regulations and deadlines.
• Manage sales tax matters.
• Coordinate with external vendors regarding property tax monitoring and potential property tax appeals.
• Review tax information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve tax preparation issues.
• Research complex tax questions, interpret applicable regulations, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain organized tax records, including supporting documentation and filing procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce reliance on external tax preparation services.

Insurance Program Management

• Oversee the organization’s property insurance program and assist with insurance-related claims.
• Manage administrative and coordination responsibilities related to the medical malpractice captive and workers' compensation programs.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external insurance partners to support effective program management.
• Develop knowledge of insurance operations and related compliance requirements (training and learning opportunities will be provided on the job).

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Work independently to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities across multiple entities.
• Partner with leadership and relevant external advisors to resolve tax and insurance matters.
• Help establish scalable processes and internal controls as tax and insurance responsibilities expand.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience preparing real estate income tax returns.
• Approximately 5–10 years of professional tax experience, with at least five years required.
• Senior living or healthcare industry experience is a plus, but not required; relevant real estate tax experience is essential.
• Experience in public accounting, particularly within a tax-focused or audit and tax practice, is preferred.
• Experience managing tax compliance for multiple entities, including operating companies and real estate entities.
• Familiarity with tax preparation software and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate unfamiliar tax issues.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain consistently high-quality work.
• Experience in insurance management is not required; this area can be learned on the job.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the job description.

Location

• Preferably candidates based in Illinois. However, strong candidates from other regions are also welcome.