Private Wealth Tax Principal

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Job Description Are you looking to join an entrepreneurial firm which is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. — where you will be the “go to” Private Wealth Tax expert? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Private Wealth Tax Principal! Our Private Wealth practice recognizes the unique challenges of wealthy individuals and privately held business owners. We help company executives, business owners, affluent families and family offices, estates and trusts manage, preserve and transition wealth. Our consulting professionals provide comprehensive strategic income, trust, estate and gift tax, succession planning, valuation and international tax services. What You Will Do Lead compliance and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, multi‑generational affluent families, family offices and their private businesses and/or investment entities: Perform technical review of complex individual, partnership, S‑corp, trust, estate, gift and state tax returns Lead multiple engagements that deliver proactive tax planning and strategic consulting including federal, estate, gift, charitable planning and generation‑skipping tax Advise and make recommendations to clients on business succession planning Build on technical competence by keeping up‑to‑date on trends, developments and technical authorities — applying them to complex situations Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm‑wide learning and development programs Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work‑life balance Successful Candidates Will Have An undergraduate degree in accounting or law required CPA or JD required Experience as a leader in a public accounting firm in the Tax space Fifteen (15)+ years’ experience in tax planning and consulting for wealthy individuals, family members and their trusts, investment entities, and private businesses. This includes strong experience in personal taxation, trust taxation, estate & gift taxation, charitable taxation, with exposure to flow‑through entities, partnership taxation and corporate taxation Six (6)+ years supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the “big picture” as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly US