Tax Manager

Overview

Our client, a well established public accounting firm, is hiring a Tax Manager to support its private client practice serving high net worth individuals and families. This role combines advanced tax planning, client advisory, and team leadership with a focus on income, trust, estate, and wealth transfer strategies. The position offers the opportunity to build long term client relationships while growing within a collaborative, people focused environment that values professional development, internal career mobility, and work life balance, supported by competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Lead preparation and review of complex tax filings across individual, trust, estate, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit entities
• Evaluate personal, trust, and estate structures to identify planning opportunities and reduce tax exposure
• Advise clients on wealth transfer, estate flow, liquidity planning, and business succession strategies
• Review estate planning and legal documents to support tax and succession objectives
• Research and resolve technical tax matters related to individual, trust, and estate compliance and planning
• Oversee staff work to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery
• Coach and develop tax professionals through ongoing mentorship and technical guidance
• Act as a primary client contact, proactively identifying value added solutions
• Support practice growth through referrals, proposal support, and participation in professional networking

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA, EA, or JD required
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on individual, fiduciary, and estate taxation
• Strong knowledge of federal tax regulations impacting high net worth individuals and families
• Experience with pass through entities and private foundations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in client development and long term relationship building

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience, licensure, location, and business needs. The salary range provided is a reasonable estimate for geographies requiring disclosure; discretionary bonuses may apply.