Job Tax Senior Manager - Trust and Estate Job at Wipfli, Detroit, MI

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  • Wipfli
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage and conduct high level review of complex tax returns for our individual clients and trust returns
  • Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations, advising clients on their impact and opportunities
  • Lead tax engagements from start to finish, including planning, budgeting and monitoring fees, execution, and delivery
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service and understanding their business needs
  • Work closely with partners, senior managers, seniors, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
  • Lead client meetings and presentations, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to articulate tax-related concepts clearly and effectively
  • Monitor engagement profitability through managing budgets, billing, and client expectations effectively
  • Actively participate in and lead business development efforts, including networking, attending industry events, and assisting with proposals to attract new clients

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications include:

  • A Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Accounting
  • Active CPA license
  • 10+ years of experience in HNW tax planning, compliance, and consulting in public accounting
  • Deep understanding of estate, gift, and trust tax laws and their application
  • Experience with advanced estate planning including reviewing and summarizing legal documents (not drafting) associated with estate plans
  • Expertise in IRC Sections 671-679 (Grantor Trust rules) and estate tax law principles
  • Familiarity with family office services and private foundation structures
  • Proven expertise in overseeing complex client engagements and delivering high-quality client service
  • Ability to develop tax planning strategies for clients
  • Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g, CCH Axcess and Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Experience supervising, training, developing, and reviewing the work of staff and senior associates

Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]

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