Tax Planner

Ritholtz Wealth Management

$95K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in public accounting, tax filing, tax planning, or financial planning
  • In-depth knowledge of individual income tax; high-net-worth experience is a plus
  • Valid CPA or EA required (or actively pursuing); CFP with interest in proactive tax planning also acceptable
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across various teams and roles
  • Willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

Responsibilities

  • Build and review comprehensive client tax plans and multi-year projections
  • Prepare and review individual income tax returns annually
  • Partner with wealth advisors to create and implement tax-efficient strategies
  • Identify planning opportunities such as Roth conversions and charitable strategies
  • Clearly communicate complex tax concepts to clients and advisors
  • Ensure billing accuracy and maintain organized client records
  • Contribute to the growth and improvement of the tax practice

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-person collaboration in the Philadelphia area
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off plus parental leave
  • Quarterly discretionary profit sharing after one year
  • Support for community volunteering
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
About the Tax Practice

Our in-house tax team works directly with RWM's wealth management clients, sitting at the intersection of tax planning, financial planning, and investment strategy. This isn't a traditional accounting firm environment, our tax planners are active collaborators with advisors, helping clients navigate complex tax situations as part of a broader financial picture. The practice handles 700+ individual tax filings annually, along with ongoing tax projections, Roth conversion analysis, charitable strategies, income planning, and more. You'll have real impact on real client outcomes, and room to grow alongside a practice that's still scaling.

What You'll Do
  • Build and review comprehensive client tax plans and multi-year projections
  • Prepare and review individual income tax returns as part of the annual filing cycle
  • Partner with wealth advisors to develop and implement tax-efficient strategies aligned with clients' financial goals
  • Identify planning opportunities: Roth conversions, tax-loss harvesting, charitable strategies, estimated tax planning, and more
  • Communicate tax concepts clearly to clients and advisors, translating complexity into actionable guidance
  • Ensure billing accuracy and maintain clean client records
  • Contribute to the continued build-out and improvement of the tax practice


What We're Looking For
  • 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, tax filing, tax planning, or financial planning
  • Strong individual income tax knowledge; experience with high-net-worth clients a plus
  • CPA or EA required (or actively in progress); Or a CFP with a desire to provide proactive tax planning & preparation.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
  • A clear, confident communicator, both written and verbal
  • Comfortable collaborating across distributed teams and roles
  • Excited to work in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment
  • Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 base (commensurate with experience) + Comprehensive Benefits. The salary offered will be determined by, but not limited to, experience, education, skill, location, and credentials.


Bonus Skills
  • CCH Axcess or other professional tax software
  • Schwab, Fidelity, or equivalent custodian platform
  • Orion or other portfolio management platform
  • Salesforce or equivalent CRM


Perks & Benefits
  • Hybrid work environment (regular in-person collaboration in the Philadelphia area)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with match
  • Generous PTO + paid parental leave
  • Discretionary quarterly profit pool distribution (after one year)
  • Community volunteering support
  • A culture that genuinely embraces diversity and inclusion


Applicants must be local to the Philadelphia area (Ambler, PA) or planning to relocate prior to start.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

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