Tax Manager - Trust, Estate & Gift

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA, J.D., LL.M, or Masters in Taxation required
  • 5+ years of public accounting experience in tax planning
  • Experience with fiduciary tax returns (1041) is essential
  • Preferred experience with estate (706) and gift (709) tax returns
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and client relationship skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and tax research skills
  • Proficient in technology and tax software applications

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of fiduciary and individual income tax returns
  • Review tax returns prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and identifying savings opportunities
  • Conduct research on tax issues and implications for clients
  • Provide strategic wealth planning and tax advisory services
  • Lead and mentor the engagement team, fostering client service development
  • Analyze engagement profitability and oversee billing processes
  • Contribute to firm growth initiatives and technical developments

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
  • Over 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
  • Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
  • Parental leave and family care leave
  • 401(k) plans with profit sharing
  • CPA exam bonus and education assistance program
  • Pet insurance available
Full Job Description
As a Tax Manager - Trust, Estate & Gift (1041, 706, 709), you will provide high-level reviews and manage fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns as well as select individual income tax returns. You will participate in client meetings on compliance and consulting projects related to tax planning opportunities and the tax implications for the client. You will manage the development of staff and seniors. You will also maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and assist in obtaining new engagements. We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. WHAT YOU'LL DO Compliance and Review • Manage a portfolio of fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, estate tax returns, and select individual income tax returns • Review tax returns done by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of tax and workflow software • Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing tax software Advisory Services • Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications • Provide wealth planning advice, and help clients make informed, strategic decisions relevant to their tax and estate planning needs • Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning People Development • Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team • Work as part of a coordinated client service approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries Operational Excellence • Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements • Ensure firm technology is being applied where appropriate Firm Advancement • Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances WHAT YOU'LL NEED • CPA, J.D., LL.M, or Masters in Taxation • Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience providing tax planning services and/or preparing and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns • 1041 experience is required; 709,706 and 1040 experienced is preferred, but not required • Ability to foster client relationships • Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills • Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills • Desire to embrace and leverage technology ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST - Competitive compensation - Insurance, including health, dental, and vision,that begin on day one - 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays - Flex Fridays and office closures for summer andwinter breaks - Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteertime - 401(k) plans and profit sharing - CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, andpet insurance #LI-HYBRID

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