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Tax Manager - Exempt Organizations

RSM US · Chicago, IL · $95,400–$180,400 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an IRS examination you helped defend. What was your strategy?

What they are checking: IRS audit defense experience, which the practice lists as a service.

How do you manage and develop the seniors and staff on your engagements during busy season?

What they are checking: Whether they can grow their staff while still hitting filing deadlines during the busiest months.

How would you help grow the exempt organizations practice in Chicago?

What they are checking: Contribution to the growth of a practice the posting describes as growing.

What would you do

A client's new revenue stream might threaten their tax-exempt status. How do you advise them?

What they are checking: Ability to protect exempt status while supporting the client's goals.

A client's board member asks you a question that's outside the engagement scope. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can help a board member without giving unscoped advice that creates risk for the firm.

About the work

Walk me through how you review a Form 990 for a large nonprofit client.

What they are checking: Hands-on 990 review skill, the core of exempt organization work.

How do you identify unrelated business taxable income, and when does it require a 990-T?

What they are checking: Knowledge of UBTI rules that frequently create risk for exempt clients.

How do taxable affiliates filing 1120s or 1065s interact with the exempt parent's reporting?

What they are checking: Understanding of complex exempt structures with taxable subsidiaries.

What international filings can come up for an exempt organization with foreign activities?

What they are checking: Awareness of international reporting requirements named in the posting.

How do you explain public support test results to a nonprofit's finance director?

What they are checking: Translating technical rules into clear guidance for nonprofit clients.

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The full job description

As published by RSM US.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Our Tax-Exempt practice provides clients with tax guidance and planning related to protecting tax-exempt status, preparing and/or reviewing tax returns for exempt organizations and their taxable affiliates (990s/1120s/1065s) and related filings, including international filings as needed, IRS audit defense strategies, and other relevant tax matters. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives. RSM is looking for a dynamic Tax Manager to join our growing Exempt Orgs Tax practice. This practice provides clients with tax guidance and planning related to protecting tax-exempt status, preparing and/or reviewing tax returns for exempt organizations and their taxable affiliates (990s/1120s/1065s) and related filings, including international filings as needed, IRS audit defense strategies, and other relevant tax matters. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives. Responsibilities: • Provide tax compliance and/or advisory services to complex tax-exempt organizations • Work as part of a dedicated team of experienced exempt organization tax professionals • Build and manage a portfolio of client relationships of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients • Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects • Manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billings, collections, and tax project budgets • Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm Basic Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in public accounting • One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active Attorney license; or a pre-approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements • Experience providing tax compliance and/or advisory services to complex tax-exempt organizations, including hospitals and health systems. • Experience managing team members and engagements Preferred Qualifications: • Direct experience serving large, complex exempt organizations, including nonprofit hospitals, integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and multi-entity structures • Strong technical knowledge of IRC Sections 501(c)(3), 511–514 (unrelated business income), 4958 (intermediate sanctions), and 509(a) • Experience working with organizations that maintain complex investment portfolios, including private equity, hedge funds, alternative investments, and related K-1 / K-3 reporting considerations • In-depth experience with Schedule H (hospitals), Schedule K, and other complex Form 990 reporting requirements • Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate across service lines and geographies to deliver integrated client solutions At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits . All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com . RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $95,400 - $180,400 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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