Walter Shuffain is seeking a skilled and motivated
SeniorTax Manager- Individual (HNW), Trust & Estate to lead and manage complex estate, trust, and high-net-worth individual tax engagements while supporting the continued growth of our Estates & Trusts practice. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families, providing comprehensive tax compliance and strategic planning services across fiduciary, estate, gift, and individual matters. Responsibilities include overseeing complex filings (including fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns), advising on wealth preservation and transfer strategies, reviewing trust and estate structures, building long-term client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to practice development initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in estate, trust, and individual taxation, along with sound judgment, leadership ability, and excellent communication skills to deliver exceptional client service while driving team and firm success.
Essential Functions:- Oversee multiple client engagements focused on high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates; provide technical planning and advisory on fiduciary, estate, and gift tax matters, including trust structures and family partnerships
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships through superior customer service
- Serve as the primary client contact on all related matters and directly interact with client owners and senior team members
- Recognize and resolve potential or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting on tax services performed
- Consulting, working with, and servicing client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to clients
- Thorough knowledge and exposure to issues which include but are not limited to mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, funding requirements, growth objectives and exit strategies
- Assist in the development and execution of department's various training programs
- Set and monitor budgets, assist with staff scheduling and workload assignments
- Prepare client billings timely and direct and assist with collection efforts
- Establish and conduct formal training seminars for staff members
- Think proactively and have involvement in practice development opportunities that cross sell to existing clients as well as new clients
- Participate in recruitment events, employee performance management, training support, and business development opportunities
- Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service to our complex clients
Education, Skills and Experience:- BS or MS in Accounting or Tax
- 6 years of experience within a Public Accounting firm as a Tax Manager
- Exposure to estate, trust, and high-net-worth individual tax engagements
- Ability to lead and manage a team of tax professionals
- Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, analytical and research capabilities
- Strong knowledge of Tax laws and able to communicate to shareholders
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to tax returns
The annual base salary range for this role is $145,000-175,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of Walter Shuffain's salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.
