Berkowitz Pollack Brant

Manager of Tax Services- Private Wealth

Berkowitz Pollack Brant$90K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in trust and estate taxation, preferably in a public accounting or law firm.
  • Strong knowledge of fiduciary income tax, estate tax, and gift tax compliance requirements.
  • Experience with fiduciary accounting and estate administration is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to supervise and develop junior staff effectively.
  • Proficient in tax software (CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and review fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns and state filings.
  • Provide tax planning and advisory services for estate and gift matters.
  • Assist clients with wealth transfer strategies and charitable planning.
  • Research complex federal and state tax laws affecting trusts and estates.
  • Supervise, mentor, and review tax staff's work, providing training.
  • Collaborate with legal and financial teams for comprehensive planning.
  • Assist with fiduciary accounting and estate administration matters.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
  • Chance to deepen technical expertise in trust and estate taxation.
  • Engagement with a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and families.
  • Access to ongoing legislative updates impacting trusts and estates.
Full Job Description
Position Overview: As a Manager in Wealth Tax - Trusts & Estates, you will play a critical role in delivering fiduciary tax compliance and planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and fiduciaries. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise in trust and estate taxation while managing engagements and developing client relationships. Responsibilities: • Manage and review fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns, including Forms 1041, 706, 709, and related state filings. • Provide tax planning and advisory services related to estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax matters. • Assist clients with wealth transfer strategies, charitable planning, and trust structuring to achieve long-term family objectives. • Research and interpret complex federal and state tax laws affecting trusts, estates, and fiduciary income taxation. • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of tax staff and senior associates; provide training and performance feedback. • Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, trustees, and estate planners to support comprehensive estate planning and administration. • Assist with fiduciary accounting, estate administration matters, and audit or inquiry responses related to trust and estate tax issues. • Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes impacting trusts and estates and communicate implications to clients and internal teams. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. JD or LL.M. in Taxation preferred. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in trust and estate taxation, preferably in a public accounting or law firm environment. • Strong working knowledge of fiduciary income tax, estate tax, gift tax, and related compliance requirements. • Experience with fiduciary accounting and estate administration preferred. • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff. • Proficiency in tax software (CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About Berkowitz Pollack Brant

Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a top 100 accounting firm in the United States. The firm offers a wide range of services including accounting, auditing, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, and IT consulting. BPB serves clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, construction, real estate, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1980 and has grown rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. BPB is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and has a strong reputation for quality and integrity.
Learn more about Berkowitz Pollack Brant
Size
300 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$50 million

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