Meet Kaizen CPAs + Advisors, the family-friendly accounting pros that have been rockin' the numbers game since 1964. Yep, that's right, we're like the OGs of the financial world! 📊

With five super convenient locations, we've got you covered. Our Illinois offices are nestled in the picturesque towns of Antioch, Arlington Heights, South Barrington, and Lake Zurich. And let's not forget our Wisconsin office, chillin' in the awesome city of Kenosha. 🏙️

Now, even though we're hangin' out in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, our clients are like our own personal travel buddies. We've got peeps all over, from the Windy City down south to the cheese-loving folks up north, and even scattered across the good ol' USA. 🗺️

But here's the real deal: When you join the Kaizen CPAs + Advisors crew, you're not just joining a bunch of number crunchers. You're becoming part of our awesome, supportive team. We're all about high-fives and virtual dance parties to celebrate your wins, whether they're big-time business victories or personal achievements. 💃🕺

So, if you're lookin' for an accounting squad that's a mix of professionalism and down-to-earth awesomeness, look no further. Kaizen CPAs + Advisors has your back! 🚀

Take everything you know about the typical accounting firm and throw it out the window! We are not your typical accounting firm! If you are a positive, influential leader, who enjoys the challenge of helping small business owners achieve their business and personal goals, keep reading! 

Our Account Manager will excel in a fast-paced environment in which there is continuous improvement, researching, applying and sharing information.  The Manager prepares and reviews personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns.  The Manager will manage client relationships and engagements, research complex tax compliance matters, review financial statements, prepare and review tax projections, and respond to various taxing authorities.  Since the Manager is the lead on client relationships and engagements, he/she needs to be able to manage and work with both the Assistant Managers and Bookkeepers to ensure everyone involved is following firm policies and procedures and informed of the expectations for each engagement.  The Manager also needs to work with payroll, financial services, and IT to ensure all of the clients’ needs are met.  We recognize superior technical skills, superior soft skills, confidence, and the desire to earn respect through actions help build good rapport with clients as well as co-workers, which is essential for the Manager.  In this position, a successful candidate will also be able to lead internal and external presentations on varied subjects.  A Manager will have proficiency in many software programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and our suite of tax programs.  Time pressures and deadlines must be managed efficiently in order to be sucessful in achieving firm goals. During these pressures, a sucessful manager will remain enthusiastic, positive, organized, professional, and will hold true to the firm’s vision and values.

Integrity, honesty, dependability, enthusiasm, positivity, resilience, organization, time management, and professionalism are demonstrated daily in this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or EA certification or willingness to obtain 
• 1-3 years experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred

Elevate Your Experience with Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Disability, Life, and AD&D insurances
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursment Account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Hybrid/Remote Work Flexibility
• Ongoing training & development
• Company-sponsored events & more!

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.