Tax Manager

Ledgent-Finance-; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee fiduciary income tax compliance for trust accounts, including federal and state returns, with leadership of tax staff and collaboration with attorneys, trustees, and external firms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of fiduciary tax experience, CPA preferred, strong Form 1041 expertise, and excels at process improvement and client service in a private client services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of fiduciary income tax preparation experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong expertise with Form 1041 fiduciary income tax returns.
• Experience with fiduciary tax software and trust accounting platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of fiduciary income tax returns (primarily Form 1041).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Supervise and mentor tax professionals.
• Partner with attorneys, trustees, and external tax providers.
• Review returns for accuracy and maintain quality control standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Fiduciary income tax

Form 1041

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Fiduciary tax software

Trust accounting platforms

Job description

Tax Manager (JN -102026-433218) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD150000 - USD165000 per year

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee fiduciary income tax compliance for trust accounts. This role will manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state fiduciary income tax returns, provide guidance on fiduciary tax matters, and supervise tax staff while partnering closely with attorneys, trustees, and external accounting firms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation and review of fiduciary income tax returns (primarily Form 1041).


• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.


• Supervise and mentor tax professionals.


• Partner with attorneys, trustees, and external tax providers.


• Review returns for accuracy and maintain quality control standards.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.


• 5+ years of fiduciary income tax preparation experience.


• Previous supervisory or management experience.


• Strong expertise with Form 1041 fiduciary income tax returns.


• Experience with fiduciary tax software and trust accounting platforms.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fiduciary tax professional seeking a leadership role within a collaborative and growing private client services environment.