HNW, Trust and Estates Manager

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced tax professional to partner with business owners, families, and advisors across the United States. You will drive estate, gift, and income tax planning and lead engagements from planning through implementation.

In this role you will manage client engagements, coordinate internal teams, and ensure timely delivery of results within budget. A CPA or EA certification and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax planning and compliance for businesses and High Net Worth families.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with owners, families, and advisors across the US to optimize estate, gift, and income taxes.
• Engage directly with clients to inform and guide decision-making.
• Oversee client projects from engagement planning through implementation and beyond.
• Develop and manage engagement plans for implementation.
• Coordinate client and tax service line team schedules.
• Establish priorities and identify resource requirements.
• Monitor performance of project tasks.
• Prepare and send weekly status reports.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Tax Planning

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Staff Supervision

CPA Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA Certification

EA Certification

Job description

• Partner with business owners, their families, and advisors from around the US to optimize estate, gift, and income taxes through planning and implementation
• Engage directly with clients to inform and guide decision-making
• Collaborate with internal leaders on client relationship management
• Oversee client projects from engagement planning through implementation and beyond
• Develop and manage engagement plans for implementation
• Coordinate client and tax service line team schedules
• Establish priorities and identify resource requirements
• Assign staffing consultants to projects
• Monitor performance of project tasks
• Identify, track, and manage action items, issues, and risks
• Liaise between client teams and internal service teams to resolve issues promptly
• Prepare and send weekly status reports
• Collaborate with peers to exceed client expectations
• Deliver projects on time and within budget
• Participate in community organizational involvement and business solicitation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ experience in tax and accounting working with businesses and High Net Worth families in planning and compliance roles
• Typical education background: bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields demonstrating understanding of tax and planning processes
• CPA or EA certification
• Experience in staff supervision and training
• Mindset and skills to help clients solve problems and get the right things done

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tax planning and compliance for High Net Worth families and businesses, with strong project management skills to oversee client engagements and deliver results on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Staff Supervision
• CPA Certification

Hard Skills

• Tax Compliance
• Engagement Planning
• Performance Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Action Item Tracking

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Client Engagement
• Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• EA

Industry Keywords

• High Net Worth Families
• Estate Planning
• Gift Tax
• Income Tax
• Business Solicitation