Tax Senior Manager - T&E [Trust & Estate]

Overview

This role is a Tax Senior Manager position supporting the Trust & Estate Tax team within the National Tax practice. The work focuses on trust and estate matters, with potential involvement in 1040/1041 work.

The organization uses a hybrid work model. This position is considered remote, meaning job duties do not require being performed within proximity to an office location. Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret wills and trust agreements for tax-relevant provisions
• Review complex gift, estate and fiduciary income tax returns
• Review fiduciary accountings for trusts and estates
• Provide wealth transfer tax planning and tax consulting to ultra high net worth clients
• Research and consult on estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax related issues, including:
  • State trust residency and taxation
  • Grantor trust toggling
  • GST tax implications
  • Pre- and post-mortem tax optimization
• Identify opportunities within existing clients and help pursue new clients
• Manage all aspects of client relationships
• Manage a team of professionals to complete engagements from start to finish

Requirements

• Active CPA license in at least one State; Master in Tax is a plus
• LLM or JD is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience with trusts and estates, as well as high net worth clients
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a public accounting firm
• Strong tax research skills
• Ability to lead, manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills

Compensation & Benefits

In Illinois, the salary range for a National Tax Senior Manager is $160,000 to $230,000. Salary is one component of the total rewards package, which includes:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• Access to learning and development platforms

Location

Illinois (remote position; may require in-office presence with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings).