Tax Manager - Focus Partners Wealth : Job Details

The individual selected for this opportunity will play an integral part of the Tax Advisory team and is responsible for the day-to-day activities, essentially acting as an expediter for all tax activities. In addition, this position will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting the overall tax efforts for the firm to ensure we are meeting firm goals.Primary responsibilities:

• Tax planning and preparation for high-net-worth individuals and their related entities; includingextensions.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal and state filing requirements on behalf of clients.
• Performing technical research to address complex tax issues with the support of a team.
• Analyzing client information and working collaboratively with advisors to offer recommendations for reducing client tax liabilities.
• Ensuring top quality client service in collaboration with the wealth management offering.
• Communicating effectively with advisors and their clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Effectively solving problems and resolving issues for clients and their advisors.
• Acting as a resource to wealth management teams for tax planning, tax research, and ongoing education of tax-related developments.
• Assisting the Director of Tax Services with regularly educating permanent and seasonal tax preparation staff.
• Assisting the Director of Tax Services with communicating relevant tax developments to clients through newsletters, social media, and/or other communications.

Qualifications:

• A CPA, EA or JD with a minimum of 5+ years' relevant experience.
• A demonstrated focus on preparing individual and fiduciary tax returns with a primary focus on high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and proven ability to learn other technology.
• Notable attention to detail, self-initiated follow-through, and outstanding time management and organizational skills; and
• Ability to work individually and in a team atmosphere.
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, during busy season.

The position prefers:

• Experience preparing high-net-worthindividual, business, partnership, foundation, and gift tax returns.
• Experience with ProSystem fx® Tax, CCH Axcess, and BNA Income Tax™ Planner.
• Big Four or large regional accounting firm experience.

Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, we work with clients at every stage, helping them control their financial future - whether that's planning for retirement, preparing the next generation, or growing their business. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful growth for our clients. Our team of advisors works collectively to deliver personalized wealth planning strategies across local communities, placing our clients' values, goals, motivations, and priorities at the heart of everything we do.Focus Partners Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Additional information about Focus Partners Wealth is also available on the SEC's website at www.advisorinfo.sec.gov. This position is a Exempt role. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $110,000-$130,000/yr. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.#LI-DK1