Senior Manager, Tax - Private Client

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Von Ormy (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Senior Manager in Private Client Tax to lead compliance and advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates in a dynamic Private Client practice.

You will develop client relationships, mentor tax staff, and contribute to complex planning opportunities while staying current on tax law and industry trends in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• 7+ years 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintaining functional expertise and understanding of a client's business or family structure to address client concerns
• Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff
• Reviewing and managing projects prepared by tax associates and seniors
• Delegating responsibilities and monitoring engagement teams
• Using technology tools to improve work processes and research complex tax issues

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Tax advisory

Tax research

Client management

Education

Bachelor or graduate degree in accounting/finance

CPA license or J.D. degree and bar admission

Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree (preferred)

Tools

OneSource tax software

Job description

Senior Manager, Tax - Private Client

City: Austin

State: Texas

Country: United States

Advertised Location: US-TX-Austin, US-TX-San Antonio

Working time: Full Time

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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