Senior Manager, Tax

Forvis Mazars US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to lead tax compliance and advisory services for ultra-high net worth clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and foundations. You will partner with wealth planners, expand the client base, and guide tax teams to deliver sophisticated planning strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, development of client relationships, research proficiency, and leveraging technology to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public accounting, law firm, or trust department.
• CPA or JD with bar admission required.
• Experience managing multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, trusts, estates, and foundations.
• Develop and manage client relationships and participate in proposal processes.
• Network to expand business opportunities and client base.
• Mentor and coach professional staff; review engagements and delegate tasks.
• Research complex tax issues and clearly communicate findings.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA or JD

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

OneSource tax software

Job description

Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries, and more. Our professionals include CPAs and JDs. Partnering with our financial planners, Wealth Strategists, and Innovation teams expands your flexibility to help clients grow, preserve, and protect wealth.

The Private Client Tax Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor and member of various client service teams and must possess significant knowledge of taxation compliance and consulting related to personal, partnership, trust, estate, gift, and wealth retention strategies as well as charitable entities managed by ultra-high net worth clients. The Private Client Tax Senior Manager participates in client development and team management and conducts research to be current as a subject matter expert.

What You Will Do

• Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, and private foundations
• Developing, building, and managing client relationships as part of the proposal process
• Participating in networking activities to further expand business opportunities and client relationships
• As a highly impactful team member, maintaining functional expertise and understanding of a client's business or family structure is essential to addressing client concerns and challenges
• Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff
• Reviewing and managing projects prepared by tax associates and seniors
• Effectively delegating responsibilities to others and monitoring efforts of engagement teams
• Proficiently using technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrating a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology
• Successfully researching complex tax issues, applying findings to projects, and clearly communicating those findings in writing

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years or more of related experience in public accounting, law firm, or trust department
• Bachelor or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA license or J.D. degree and bar admission
• Experience managing multiple client engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree
• Experience with OneSource tax software

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

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