Tax Technology Supervisor

For nearly four decades, Friedman + Huey Associates LLP has been providing high‑level tax and business consulting services across the United States and in nearly 30 countries around the world. With a tremendous team of professionals, we place a keen focus on providing exceptional service to our clients. Our associates enjoy great camaraderie and an excellent work culture. We work hard/play hard and continue to maintain team relationships even while working remotely/hybrid.

We have an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Technology Supervisor who possesses the drive, passion and knowledge to help take our firm to the next level, and keep our technology positioned for continued success. This role is critical in managing and maintaining the firm’s information technology solutions and ensuring smooth technical functioning. This hybrid position can be based in either of our Chicago suburban offices:
Frankfort or Northbrook!

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced tax technology solutions, including tax software and automation systems, to optimize tax functions and enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem‑solving and project execution, leveraging innovative techniques to ensure timely and effective outcomes.
• Supervise end‑to‑end tax technology projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to project plans, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans with detailed timelines, ensuring that all key milestones and deliverables are clearly defined and met.
• Ensure the seamless integration of tax technology with existing systems and processes to support smooth transitions and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with IT, tax departments, and other stakeholders to coordinate technology initiatives, address challenges, and implement effective solutions.
• Partner with Training and Education leads to design and deliver training programs, ensuring tax team members are proficient in utilizing tax technology tools and systems.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative technology solutions to enhance tax processes, improve compliance, and drive operational excellence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the tax department through the strategic application of technology.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality tax technology solutions and services.
• Ensure effective collaboration in a remote work environment, leveraging technology for communication and project management.
• Travel as needed for in‑person meetings, vendor visits, or company events related to tax technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience in tax public accounting, with experience on technology and process improvement, or other professional/advisory service industry.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership of initiatives.
• Proficiency in tax software and technology solutions (e.g., tax preparation software, ERP systems, data analytics tools).
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast‑paced and complex environment.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of managing several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in training others on software systems and operations processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical/Dental/Life/Disability/401k/Profit Sharing/PTO.
• Perk offerings in a family friendly environment.

If you are seeking an employee‑centric firm who cares about its employees as individuals and provides career growth opportunities for its team members, we encourage you to apply.