Tax Manager – Trust, Estate & Gift

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/vision insurance

20+ days PTO + 13 holidays

Flex Fridays and breaks

Parental leave & family care

401(k) with profit sharing

CPA exam bonus & education assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager – Trust, Estate & Gift to oversee fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns and related compliance. You will participate in client meetings on tax planning opportunities and manage staff development.

The role supports a hybrid work model with potential remote work within driving distance of clients and offices. You will lead advisory services on tax issues, stay current on legislation, and help leadership identify new engagements while ensuring

Qualifications

• Ability to foster client relationships.
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills.
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills.
• Desire to embrace and leverage technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns and select individual income tax returns.
• Review returns prepared by staff and recommend improvements for accuracy and tax savings.
• Lead engagement workflow, resources and billing using tax software.
• Provide wealth planning advice and stay informed on tax legislation impacts.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership & mentoring

Tax research

Technology adoption

Education

CPA/JD/LL.M./Master's in Taxation

Job description

Tax Manager – Trust, Estate & Gift (1041, 706, 709)

As a Tax Manager – Trust, Estate & Gift (1041, 706, 709), you will provide high-level reviews and manage fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns as well as select individual income tax returns. You will participate in client meetings on compliance and consulting projects related to tax planning opportunities and the tax implications for the client. You will manage the development of staff and seniors. You will also maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and assist in obtaining new engagements.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. We are also open to individuals working remotely for this opportunity if they are within driving distance from our clients and offices.

Learn more about what it's like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/52t4kshw

What You'll Do

Compliance and Review

• Manage a portfolio of fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, estate tax returns, and select individual income tax returns
• Review tax returns done by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of tax and workflow software
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing tax software

Advisory Services

• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Provide wealth planning advice, and help clients make informed, strategic decisions relevant to their tax and estate planning needs
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

People Development

• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Work as part of a coordinated client service approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries

Operational Excellence

• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Ensure firm technology is being applied where appropriate

Firm Advancement

• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances

What You'll Need

• CPA, J.D., LL.M., or Master's in Taxation required; Enrolled Agent (EA) credential accepted in lieu of a CPA
• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience providing tax planning services and/or preparing and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns
• 1041 experience is required; 709, 706 and 1040 experienced is preferred, but not required
• Ability to foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills
• Desire to embrace and leverage technology

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it's our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.