[Hiring] International Tax Manager/Senior Manager @Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves growing and developing your career and international tax specialization within public accounting without the notoriously long hours. • Lead engagements and develop recommendations • Provide proactive advice based on knowledge of tax law, particularly in the international realm • Act as a mentor to younger staff • Work directly with Senior Managers and Partners Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline • 5+ years of tax experience in public accounting • CPA • Expertise in international tax • Tax planning • Provides solutions and ideas • Values professional development • Exhibits excellent project and team leadership, and communication skills • Shares focus on growth and problem solving Company Description Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. • Focused on providing personalized service to each client • Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees • Ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois • Recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business • Offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, and managed IT services through partnership with Xamin, Inc. • Prioritizes giving back through the M&S Cares program • Recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award Apply tot his job

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