Tax Manager - Ultra High Net Worth

RSM US LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP’s UHNW Multi-Generational Families team seeks a Tax Manager to advise ultra-high net worth clients on wealth transfer, estate, gift and generation-skipping planning, and related tax compliance. You will lead engagements and collaborate with specialists across state, local and international taxation.

You will mentor staff, drive growth with current clients and prospects, and build strong client relationships while delivering outstanding service in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business; CPA/EA/attorney or pre-approved certification required
• Minimum 5 years in public accounting focusing on taxation
• Experience managing client engagements and multi-state taxation knowledge

Responsibilities

• Advise ultra-high-net-worth clients on wealth transfer, charitable and retirement planning, and tax compliance
• Manage and oversee engagements for estates, gifts, and generation-skipping taxes
• Collaborate with state, local, and international tax specialists
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to staff
• Drive growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tax advisory

Tax compliance

Estate & gift taxation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

CPA license or equivalent certification

LL.M. in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Our Ultra High Net Worth Multi-Generational Families team focuses on post liquidity families and corporate executives who have or require complex estate and income tax planning and compliance. Our team of professionals take a holistic approach by simultaneously analyzing appropriate income tax, estate, gift, generation-skipping, philanthropic, retirement and trust aspects of a client’s planning and compliance needs. We collaborate with our clients, including their attorneys, and other advisors, along with subject matter experts both within and outside RSM to achieve our clients’ goals.

As a Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following, which are focused around your technical expertise and ability to work as a collaborative team member to deliver excellent client service:

• Advise ultra-high net worth clients on a full spectrum of tax services including wealth transfer, charitable and retirement planning, and tax compliance
• Manage and oversee the engagement team focused on individual, fiduciary, gift, generation skipping and estate taxation. This includes the planning and execution of client tax engagements
• Collaborate with RSM specialists regarding state and local taxation and international taxation
• Provide leadership, training and career mentorship to staff and supervisor level team members
• Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
• One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active Attorney license; or a pre-approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation
• Most recent years should include experience in managing client engagements
• Proficient in individual, fiduciary, and investment partnership taxation, with an understanding of complex investments and the related tax implications and/or estate, gift and generation skipping transfer taxation
• Familiar with multi-state taxation
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

LL.M. in Taxation and/or Master’s in Taxation

Compensation and Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

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Compensation Range: $95,400 - $180,400

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Why work at RSM? At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.