
Tax 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 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 single-family, multi-family and virtual-family office clients and
multi-generational families on a full spectrum of tax services including
structuring and modeling, succession planning, wealth transfer planning and
tax compliance
- Manage and oversee the engagement team focused on entity, individual,
fiduciary, and gift / estate taxation. This includes the planning and
execution of client tax engagements
- Collaborate with RSM specialists regarding estate and gift planning and
taxation, state and local taxation and international taxation
- Provide leadership, training and career mentorship to staff and supervisor
level team members
- Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with
existing clients and prospects
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional
advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
- CPA, EA, or JD required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in public accounting or a family
office with an emphasis on taxation. Most recent years should include
experience in managing client engagements
- Proficient in at least one area: entity, 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 work in
a collaborative team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow
skills in the private client family office arena
- Experience working with family office clients or experience working in a
family office
- 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: $95,400 - $180,400
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus
based on firm and individual performance.