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Wipfli

Tax Senior Manager - Trust and Estate

Wipfli, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Overview At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the 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:

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

Qualifications Qualifications:

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. Visit herLinkedInpage to connect!

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Additional Details Additional Details:

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, disability, 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 hr@wipfli.com

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