We aren’t your typical Accounting Firm. We pride ourselves on creating a fun and lively environment that encourages the all-important work/life balance. If you want to make a change to a company that will not only support you but will appreciate the value you bring to the business, we’d love to have you join our team. As our Managing Partner, Shelly Spata, says, “Our staff is what sets us apart from other firms. They are the key to our success, and we make sure they know just how important they are. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package that focuses on work/life balance.” We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our team.
We are the largest CPA firm in McHenry County, with over 60 staff members between our two locations: McHenry, Barrington, and working remotely. We provide our clients with a wide array of accounting and tax services, including compilations, reviews, audits, tax return preparation, payroll services, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Our clients include individuals, businesses, employee benefit plans, non-profit organizations, municipalities, libraries, fire protection districts, cities, school districts, and various others.
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager is responsible for solving complex problems to deliver high-quality tax or audit services. This role also plays a crucial role in growing Eccezion’s private client tax or audit practice by building connections with referral sources and potential business or individual clients. Additionally, this position is the day-to-day contact for a team of talented accounting professionals, fostering relationships and mentoring them to grow professionally within the firm.
Responsibilities of a Senior Manager:
- Demonstrate extensive experience successfully managing engagements of all sizes.
- If tax-focused, must have intimate knowledge of tax compliance, reporting, research, and planning.
- If audit focused, must have a thorough understanding of complex audit engagements.
- Possess in‐depth knowledge and expertise in a specialized area of practice, from research and staff training to being a point of contact within the firm for any questions or issues.
- Engage in opportunities for business development by developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources such as bankers, financial advisors, and attorneys.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting.
- Possess extensive experience successfully managing engagements of all sizes.
- Licensed CPA preferred
- Has mastered the core value of a success mindset.
- Minimum eight years of accounting experience within a public accounting firm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex content; experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams.
As with all positions within the firm, we welcome advancement. This position has the opportunity to grow with us through various levels, including potentially becoming a partner within the firm. There is no ceiling to your growth with Eccezion!
