Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager

Wright Staffing Source; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier staffing organization in Austin, Texas is looking for an experienced Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager. This role focuses on trust and estate tax compliance, planning, and advisory for high-net-worth clients. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a CPA license, and strong leadership skills to guide junior staff. This position provides an opportunity to leverage technical knowledge in a dynamic environment while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax with a focus on trusts and estates.
• Experience in public accounting, wealth management, or specialized tax advisory firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex trust, estate, and gift tax returns.
• Collaborate with clients for strategic tax planning solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Trust and estate tax compliance

Client management

Tax planning and advisory

Research and analysis

Team leadership

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s in Taxation or related discipline

Job description

About the job Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager

About us:

At Wright Staffing Source, we focus on matching outstanding professionals with organizations that prioritize excellence. By leveraging our expertise in industry trends and offering a tailored approach, we aim to support businesses in creating strong, dynamic teams while helping individuals grow and succeed in their careers.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager with a specialized focus on trusts and estates. This role requires a hands‑on professional with a strong technical background, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in trust and estate tax compliance, planning, and consulting, and will play a key role in supporting our high‑net‑worth clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trust and Estate Tax Compliance: Prepare and review complex trust, estate, and gift tax returns (Forms 1041, 706, and 709), ensuring accuracy and compliance with current regulations.
• Tax Planning and Advisory: Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategic tax planning solutions for trusts, estates, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies, compliance matters, and legislative changes.
• Research and Analysis: Stay current on federal, state, and local tax laws, performing in-depth research on complex tax issues and presenting findings in clear, actionable ways.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical and professional skills.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in tax preparation and advisory services.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s in Taxation or related discipline preferred).
• Certification: CPA license is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, with a focus on trusts and estates. Experience in public accounting, wealth management, or a specialized tax advisory firm is highly preferred.

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