Tax Advisor, Wealth Management

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus target

Profit-sharing

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman seeks a Tax Advisor for Wealth Management in Boston, responsible for tax advisory support for high net worth clients. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and is skilled in navigating complex tax matters.

This hybrid role requires effective communication and collaboration with various advisors to optimize tax strategies. The salary range is $150k-$190k plus bonuses, reflecting the value of diverse experiences in applicants.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant work experience.
• UHNW tax experience required (minimum $50+ million).
• Trust taxation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns and provide potential planning opportunities.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies.
• Advise on tax matters affecting account management.

Skills

Tax advisory

Research and analysis

Effective communication skills

Technical tax knowledge

Tax research software

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA, JD, or other advanced tax credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Tax Advisor, Wealth Management will be responsible for providing tax advisory and planning support for clients of BBH's Private Wealth Management group, directly or through external providers. The ideal candidate can be a trusted advisor who can partner with business owners, executives, and family offices to navigate complex tax structures and tax considerations to optimize. They will also provide valuable input to the development of tax planning strategies to various internal and external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns and provide potential planning opportunities for individuals and entities.
• Research and analyze tax questions and stay informed regarding new or proposed changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Identify and implement proactive tax planning strategies to minimize tax exposure and optimize after tax results.
• Advise Trust Officers, Relationship Managers, attorneys, and accountants on tax matters which affect the management of accounts.
• Partner with CFOs and family office professionals to integrate tax considerations into broader financial and cashflow planning.
• Develop and review tax plans to minimize overall estate and income taxes, with support.
• Analyze tax matters and drive appropriate business decisions by making recommendations and involving key business resources.
• Review financial statements for individuals and entities like partnerships, corporations, and private foundations and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors ensuring consistency between advisory strategies and compliance filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years relevant work experience.
• CPA, JD, or other advanced tax credential strongly preferred.
• UHNW tax experience required (minimum $50+ million).
• Trust taxation experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to meet with sophisticated high net worth individuals to articulate complex tax provisions and tax planning strategies.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and experience.
• Ability to utilize tax research software to perform tax research.
• Ability to work in team and manage multiple advisors.
• Ability to monitor, prioritize and coordinate workflow across multiple advisors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

This role can be based in either our New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago or Charlotte locations and will be a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

Salary Range

$150k-$190k base salary + annual bonus target.

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.