We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our High Net Worth (aka Family Wealth Services) practice group. This candidate will oversee tax preparation and perform the technical review process, as well as consult on complex tax matters, for high-net-worth individuals, related family partnerships and trust tax returns. Other tasks include ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations, quarterly and year-end consulting, research and engagement oversight. The Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties, as needed. The Tax Manager is responsible for supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team.
Performing tax, gift and estate planning and compliance services for individuals, family limited partnerships and related trusts
Continuously expanding individual, gift, trust and estate tax knowledge, as well as overall professional development
Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships
Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
Monitoring economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
Recruiting, developing, and motivating team members
Creating a highly collaborative environment in which team members reach out to others for input and ideas
Promoting a culture of engagement, inclusion, and accountability for the organization’s core values and competencies for the teams that you lead.
Setting and achieving stretch goals on a periodic basis that increases your value and contribution to the organization
Other duties within the scope of the practice
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master’s degree in Tax/LLM in Tax, preferred
5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with individuals, partnerships, trusts and estates, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
EA License, or CPA certification required
Project/team management skills
Excellent communication and networking acumen
Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
Experience with tax software and technology
Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning