Cetera Financial Group

Tax Manager

Cetera Financial Group$116K — $151K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA or EA license required
  • 5-7 years of recent public accounting experience
  • Strong background in preparing individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns
  • Management experience in a CPA or tax practice preferred
  • Master's degree in taxation or MBA is preferred
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and tax software

Responsibilities

  • Support tax team members with technical expertise and training
  • Collaborate with wealth advisors on tax strategy implementation
  • Build and maintain client relationships for tax planning and compliance
  • Review and sign complex tax returns with attention to accuracy
  • Coordinate tax planning activities, including estimates and year-end strategies
  • Identify process improvements and support new tools adoption
  • Communicate effectively through client correspondence and technical documents

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Competitive performance-based bonus
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to advanced tax software and tools
  • Potential for career growth in management and leadership roles
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will do:
  • Support and manage tax team members by sharing technical expertise, assisting with training, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment
  • Work alongside wealth advisors to help implement tax strategies that complement clients' broader financial plans
  • Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a consistent point of contact for planning and compliance needs
  • Review and sign complex tax returns-individual, fiduciary, and small business-with attention to accuracy and alignment with client goals
  • Assist in coordinating tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies
  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies and supporting the adoption of new tools and workflows
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through client emails, technical memos, and planning documents
  • Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication and shared client understanding

What you need to have:
  • Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
  • Excellent communication skills must be a team player
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in tax software
  • Active CPA or EA license is required
  • A master's degree in taxation or MBA is preferred
  • Five to seven (5-7) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
  • Management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates preferred

The base annual salary range for this role is $116,000 - $151,000, plus, a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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About Cetera Financial Group

Cetera Financial Group is a network of independent broker-dealer firms that provide financial advice to individuals and small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California. Cetera Financial Group offers a range of services, including investment advice, financial planning, and insurance products. The company has over 8,000 financial advisors and manages over $200 billion in assets.
Learn more about Cetera Financial Group
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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