Senior Tax Manager / Tax Principal - High Net Worth Clients

Senior Tax Manager / Tax Principal – High Net Worth Clients

$200000 - $260000 per year | New York, NY | On-Site | Permanent

Ready to move beyond traditional public accounting? Join a nationally recognized wealth management firm where you'll advise high-net-worth clients on sophisticated tax planning strategies while building deeper, long-term client relationships.

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized independent wealth management and advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and family offices. The firm provides integrated wealth management solutions that include investment management, financial planning, tax advisory, estate planning, and family office services.

Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering sophisticated advice, the organization has built a reputation for providing highly personalized solutions to complex financial situations. With continued growth across major markets, the firm is investing in talented professionals who are passionate about helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax and financial planning needs.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly respected organization where tax professionals are viewed as strategic advisors and key contributors to client success—not simply return preparers.

The firm offers exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating tax matters involving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, closely held businesses, private foundations, and multi-generational wealth planning strategies. You will work alongside experienced wealth advisors, planners, and specialists in a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.

In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the firm offers:

• Competitive compensation package ($200,000 - $220,000)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Financial support for advanced education and professional designations
• Commuter benefits
• Opportunities to participate in community and volunteer initiatives
• A culture that values collaboration, integrity, excellence, and professional development

Job Details

The Senior Tax Manager / Tax Principal will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families. This position requires strong technical expertise, exceptional client service skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Based in New York City, this individual will work closely with clients and members of their broader wealth management teams to provide proactive tax guidance and strategic planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual income tax returns, including multi-state filings
• Prepare and review gift, trust, partnership, corporate, and private foundation tax returns
• Develop quarterly tax projections, estimated tax calculations, and extension filings
• Assist high-net-worth clients with a variety of financial matters, including mortgage applications, insurance-related requests, required minimum distribution (RMD) analysis, and cash flow projections
• Respond to tax notices and support clients through tax audits and examinations
• Conduct tax research and provide recommendations regarding complex tax issues
• Prepare detailed and organized workpapers that support tax filings and planning strategies
• Manage foreign tax reporting and compliance requirements
• Participate in special projects, including forensic analyses related to matrimonial and other financial matters
• Collaborate with financial advisors, investment professionals, attorneys, and other members of clients' advisory teams
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness

Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Minimum of seven years of experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for high-net-worth individuals
• Strong experience with complex individual, trust, gift, partnership, corporate, and private foundation taxation
• Advanced technical tax knowledge and planning expertise
• Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax, Income Tax Planner, tax research platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven commitment to client service excellence and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate combines deep technical tax expertise with a client-first mindset. They thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership of their work, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and enjoy solving complex tax challenges for sophisticated high-net-worth individuals and families.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.