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Tax Supervisor

Withumsmithbrown · Chicago, Illinois, United States; East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States; Princeton, New Jersey, United States; Red Bank, New Jersey, United States; Whippany, New Jersey, United States · Posted Jun 29, 2026

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Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State Local tax, R D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services .

This Tax Supervisor role will be based out of our Chicago, IL; East Brunswick, NJ; Princeton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ, or Whippany, NJ office . You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the  Withum Way , promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How y ou'll s pend y our time :

Prepar ing complex C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns

Prepar ing high net worth individual returns

Review ing mid-level complexity C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns

Review ing mid-level complexity individual returns

Research ing and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters

Identify ing tax planning opportunities

Handl ing and resolve tax controversies

Training and supervision of staff accountants

The k inds of p eople w e w ant to t alk to h ave m any of t he f ollowing:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification with parts passed

Masters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required

At least 4 years of public accounting experience

Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects

Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management

Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills

Ability to travel as needed

The compensation ranges for this position are noted below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/ .

Chicago - $100,000 – $135,000

New Jersey - $85,000 - $175,000

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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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