Overview
This role supports the firm’s Wealth Transition Services practice and involves advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients on estate planning and related tax matters.
- Location: All locations in the United States
- Work Arrangement: Remote, Hybrid, or In-office
Responsibilities
- Advise and consult on the estate planning process, creating tax-perspective plans based on cash flow projections, distribution of income, business succession, estate preservation, and estate plan flow.
- Interpret and review legal documents related to estate and business succession planning.
- Provide tax planning and consulting services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.
- Conduct technical research on estate, gift, GST, tax planning, and compliance matters for internal clients.
- Evaluate tax situations for individuals and their estates/trusts from multiple angles to apply maximum tax benefits, with expertise in income taxation of trusts and estates.
- Assist clients with varying levels of estate planning knowledge.
- Manage client relationships internally and externally by proactively seeking solutions that add value to the client experience.
- Own business development and billing responsibilities.
- Assist in preparing marketing materials and support internal and external webinar training content.
- Coach and mentor staff.
- Collaborate with the firm’s Wealth Transition Services team on various projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent license, or JD/LLM (taxation).
- 4–8 years of experience in tax planning and estate planning in public accounting, law firms, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; interact with high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients and speak to groups on wealth transition topics.
- Ability to lead and coordinate large estate/gift/GST tax planning engagements across the firm.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience developing business and networking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $105,000–$180,000
- Final compensation decisions depend on factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
Benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) profit sharing
- Life and disability insurance
- Lifestyle spending account
- Certification incentives
- Education assistance
- Referral program
Location & Work Authorization
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.
Next Steps
If this role is a fit, a recruiter will contact you to schedule a phone interview to discuss career interests and goals.