Tax Senior Manager (Compensation & Benefits - Retirement Plans)

Location: Chicago; consistent onsite presence during core business hours and regular reporting to a firm office are required, with travel to client sites as needed.

Salary: $149,800–$301,400 annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides professional services to middle-market clients globally, including tax, compensation, benefits, and retirement plan advisory services.

What you will do

• Research, analyze, and advise on qualified retirement plans, 401(k) plans, IRAs, ESOPs, and employee benefits.
• Support plan design, compliance reviews, operational issues, corrections, and transaction-related retirement plan matters.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and IRS developments and communicate their impact to clients and engagement teams.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, written guidance, articles, and client communications.
• Train professionals on qualification requirements, operational compliance, correction programs, and fiduciary considerations.
• Collaborate with executive compensation, payroll tax, corporate tax, and transaction advisory specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office, active Enrolled Agent license, or active Attorney license.
• At least eight years of experience, including client-facing work and oversight of others.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Clear professional communication and effective project management skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence, work from a firm office, travel to client sites, and work extended or non-standard hours during peak periods.

Nice to have

• Experience with public and private companies, private equity, family offices, exempt organizations, and state and local governments.
• 10+ years of qualified retirement plan experience in public accounting or plan administration.
• QKA, CPC, QKC, QPA, or similar certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling to help balance personal and client-service demands.
• Professional environment focused on client service, quality, and development.
• Reasonable accommodation is available during the recruitment process.