
Tax Senior Manager – Family Office
Role description
From the employerWe are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market
globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering
our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people
are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to
be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and
empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like
you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
RSM’s dedicated Family Office Enterprise (FOE) practice helps define and sustain
a family’s vision across their family office, operating business and investment
structures. We seek to understand the goals of ultra-high net worth families
with our customized and integrated Cross-Line of Business services, technology
and insights. We meet our clients where they are along their wealth journey and
assist to provide solutions across the family office lifecycle. From creation to
transformation, we take a holistic approach to governance, family education,
risk management, privacy/data security and technology outsourcing.
Our community of professionals is focused on your success. As part of the team,
you will have the following to support you in your professional journey:
- Exposure to strategic tax planning, business advisory and compliance work
- A customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals
- Access to specialized trainings and programs, cutting edge technology, annual
goal setting, performance advisors and coaches with real time feedback for
developmental growth
As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties
which are focused around your technical expertise and ability to work on a
collaborative team to deliver excellent client service
- Advise family office and multi-generational families on a full spectrum of
tax services including structuring and modeling, succession planning, wealth
transfer planning and tax compliance
- Lead the engagement team focused on entity, individual, fiduciary and gift /
estate taxation. This includes the planning and execution of client tax
engagements that exceed client expectations and RSM profitability thresholds
- Anticipate client needs and collaborate with RSM colleagues in specialty tax
areas as well as cross line of business to build client relationships and
support growth
- Participate in prospective client proposals and intentionally plan to build
new client relationships
- Delivers exceptional talent experience by building collaborative teams,
developing and rewarding team members
- Participate in local and national committees focused on building technical
expertise and strategic plans
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, centers of influence
and other RSM promoters through networking, thought leadership and community
involvement
- Demonstrates alignment with RSM’s core values, vision and strategy while
empowering people to work together in meaningful and productive ways across
the firm as an enterprise leader
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
- CPA license in one’s principal place of business/home state, licensed J.D. or
enrolled agent (with approval from regional tax leader)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in public accounting with an
emphasis on private client taxation including working with family offices and
multi-generational families. Most recent years should include experience in
leading all aspects of client engagements and driving growth
- Proficient in at least one area: entity or individual and fiduciary taxation
with an understanding of complex investments and the related tax implications
- Familiar with multi-state taxation
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to lead
collaborative teams and manage a book of business that exceeds client
expectations
Preferred Qualifications
- LL.M. in Taxation and/or Master’s in Taxation
- Experience with gift and estate taxation
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our
people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s
demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about
our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits
[https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits].
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not
tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely
held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or
disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status;
national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental
disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including
family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or
prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status;
pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in
connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is
committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people
with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an
application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process,
please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com
[careers@rsmus.com].
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship
now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college /
university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work
experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying,
excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction
records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California,
please click here
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for additional information.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect
their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary
range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents
numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited
to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such,
pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $126,100 - $253,000
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus
based on firm and individual performance.