Tax Strategy Advisor

Journal of Accountancy; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Savant in the United States is seeking a Tax Strategy Advisor to help high-net-worth individuals and business owners navigate complex tax matters and make informed financial decisions.

You will provide advanced tax planning, analyze tax situations, prepare returns for complex clients, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver integrated wealth management solutions. The role emphasizes proactive planning and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (required).
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required.
• Master’s in Taxation a plus.
• CFP certification or PFSTM credential (or pursuing).

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients.
• Analyze complex tax situations and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare complex tax returns (individuals, trusts, partnerships, foundations, corporations).
• Collaborate with clients, their tax counsel, and internal planning specialists.
• Review tax planning strategies and estimates for accuracy.

Skills

Tax planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or EA designation

Master’s in Taxation (plus)

CFP or PFSlM (plus)

Tools

Tax software (BNA)

Planner CS

Holistiplan

UltraTax/GoFileRoom/Practice CS

Job description

Join our collaborative team as a Tax Strategy Advisor, where you'll help high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex tax matters and make confident financial decisions.

As a Tax Strategy Advisor, you'll provide advanced tax planning and advisory services to clients with sophisticated financial needs. You'll analyze complex tax situations, identify proactive planning opportunities, develop customized strategies, and prepare income tax returns for some of the firm's largest and most complex clients.

Working closely with clients, their tax counsel, lead advisors, co-advisors, and internal planning specialists, you'll deliver strategic recommendations that align with each client's financial goals while helping create a seamless, integrated wealth management experience.

The Tax Strategy Advisor can expect to focus in the following areas:

• Develop and implement proactive tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients and business owners, aligning recommendations with overall financial goals. (Typically, clients with AUM of $5M-$10)
• Review tax planning strategies and estimates, providing actionable insights for complex client scenarios.
• Research and analyze complex tax transactions and topics, communicating findings and recommendations clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Manage assigned client relationships, tax projects, and workflow during tax season, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Provide subject-matter tax expertise to clients, advisors, and firm leadership to support integrated wealth management solutions.
• Preparation of complex individual, trust, partnership, foundation and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance, as required. Review of less complex tax returns, as needed.
• Deliver finalized tax return packages to clients, as needed.
• Analyze IRS and state notices, preparing or reviewing responses as needed. Work directly with taxing authorities on resolving client tax issues.
• Provide input for educational and promotional materials, such as presentations, articles, and marketing content.
• Assist with presenting tax concepts to advisors, clients, prospects, and centers of influence (COIs) at events and workshops.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for tax and planning team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Assist in training and developing staff through hands‑on guidance and interactive team engagement.
• Offer feedback on training programs for new tax team members and advisors.
• Maintain a team‑first mindset by assisting colleagues and stepping in when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support client service and firm objectives.

Qualifications

The Tax Strategy Advisor position typically requires the following qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university (required)
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required
• Master’s in Taxation a plus
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification or Personal Financial Specialist (PFSTM) credential (or currently pursuing)

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in comprehensive tax and financial planning, including work with high-net-worth clients
• Client-facing experience in tax planning and advisory role
• Experience with tax planning software (BNA, Planner CS, Holistiplan)
• Familiarity with online and print tax research resources
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters UltraTax, GoFileRoom, and Practice CS a plus

Skills

• Strong tax planning or business acumen, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Solid analytical and organizational capabilities
• Effective written communication and tax research skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Client-first mindset with a commitment to exceptional service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with and through others

What Sets Savant Apart

• Collaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning—no silos
• Growth-oriented firm, offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impact
• Values-driven culture, grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership
• Majority employee-owned, giving our team a shared stake in our long‑term success