Senior Tax Manager, High Net Worth

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!
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Job Summary:
As a HNW Tax Senior Manager, you work closely with partners, staff, and high net worth clients and are responsible for planning, managing, reviewing, and completing complex client engagements. You serve as a leader within the practice, guiding teams, advising clients on sophisticated tax and wealth planning matters, and playing a key role in the growth of the firm’s high net worth practice.
Our professionals have one goal in mind when working with clients – to help them minimize their tax liability while keeping them in compliance with ever-changing tax laws. In addition to providing consulting and compliance tax services, our professionals offer several additional services, including stock option planning and international tax advice. We also provide expert consultation regarding tax implications on investments, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and liquidations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and review complex tax returns for high net worth individuals, closely held businesses and trusts.
Understand client’s business needs, identify and analyze tax issues, and clearly articulate relevant tax issues, application of authority, and conclusions
Lead tax engagements from start to finish, including planning, budgeting and monitoring fees, execution, and delivery
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service and understanding their business needs.
Lead client meetings and presentations, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to articulate tax-related concepts clearly and effectively
Ensure timely and accurate filing of client tax returns, meeting all regulatory deadlines
Review work performed by team members, providing constructive feedback to ensure quality and accuracy
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to interpret complex tax laws and regulations
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
Work closely with partners, senior managers, seniors, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
Monitor engagement profitability through managing budgets, billing, and client expectations effectively
Education & Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Accounting.
Active CPA license required.
8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with a focus on HNW tax planning, compliance, and consulting.
Deep understanding of estate, gift, and trust tax laws and their application.
Expertise in IRC Sections 671-679 (Grantor Trust rules) and estate tax law principles
Familiarity with family office services and private foundation structures
Proven expertise in overseeing complex client engagements and delivering high-quality client service
Ability to develop tax planning strategies for clients
Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g, CCH Axcess) and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience supervising, training, developing, and reviewing the work of staff and senior associates
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Salary Range
Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $220,000 USD

Work arrangement
Yes