Tax partner

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RSM is currently seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join our family office / high net worth tax practice. This role provides an opportunity to join a high performing practice where you will use your expertise in taxation to provide compliance and consulting services to high net worth multi-generational wealthy families and their private businesses and / or investment entities, and family offices.

Candidates must be familiar tax consulting for family office / high net worth clients and possess the analytical skills necessary for the effective diagnosis, development and implementation of solutions to the clients' tax needs.

With the support of the firm, you'll have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative approaches to resolve client issues.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA License or JD required

12 years continuous public accounting or family office tax experience

Strong experience with high net worth clients (personal taxation, trust taxation, estate & gift taxation, charitable taxation, with exposure to flow through entities and partnership taxation and corporate taxation, including State & Local income (SALT) / Franchise tax for multi-state filers)

Experience in the review of tax returns for wealthy family members and their trusts, investment entities, and private businesses.

Businesses could include Private Equity, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail and Restaurants.

Exposure to business returns would be a plus, but not required

Must be able to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business

Successful candidates will possess ability to plan client engagements, provide tax consulting services, manage compliance projects, supervise and review work of team staff members, work closely with clients as well as internal managers and partners

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and tax law

Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's Degree in Taxation or Law Degree

Experience working for a Big 4 or large national, regional or local accounting firm

Experience working with Private Foundations

Exposure to reporting and filings related to foreign assets, investments and holdings

Proven ability to develop new business relationships and expand services to existing clients

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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Last updated : 2024-08-13