Senior Tax Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tax Associate - Corient (wealth management)

Location: Shaker Heights. OH (relocation)

Compensation - $110,000-$125,000 + bonus and rich benefits package

Are you ready to step out of the compliance factory and into a role where you actually know your clients' names, their children, and their life goals? Do you enjoy solving complex tax puzzles? Do you want to work alongside wealth advisors, not just behind a screen?  

If you answered "yes" – this might be the role you've been waiting for. 

About Us

Corient is one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We serve more than 10,000 clients and manage over 100 billion in assets – and after recent acquisition in Europe, we are on track to become the world’s largest non-banking wealth manager with over 400 billion in assets under management. 

But don't let the size fool you. Our Shaker Heights office has been serving families since 1996. We're a tight-knit team of 25-28 people who genuinely like each other – we do happy hours, Thanksgiving potlucks, and even cooking classes together. We're relaxed when it's slow, we work hard when it's busy, and no one is looking over your shoulder.  

Now, as part of Corient, we offer the best of both worlds: the collaborative, non-stuffy feel of a small office, backed by the resources, stability, and growth trajectory of a global industry leader. 

Website: corient.com 

Summary of Responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Associate at Corient's Shaker Heights office, you will be a key member of our tax team, working directly with three Tax Managers and collaborating closely with Wealth Advisors to deliver comprehensive tax compliance and planning services to ultra-high-net-worth families. You will review work prepared by staff, mentor junior team members, and communicate directly with clients – not just crunch numbers in the back office. You'll gain exposure to complex tax returns (1040s, 1041s, 1065s, 709s, and more) and learn how tax strategy intersects with estate planning, investment management, and multi-generational wealth transfer. 

Essential Functions

• Prepare & self-review individual, trust, gift, partnership, and foundation returns 
• Review staff work – catch errors, provide feedback, teach 
• Communicate directly with UHNW clients – answer questions, provide updates 
• Collaborate with Wealth Advisors, Trust team, and Personal CFO services 
• Assist with tax research and proactive planning strategies 
• Support quarterly estimated tax projections (June, September, January) 
• Mentor junior staff – answer questions, show software input, explain tax treatments 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. MST, MBA, or JD a plus 
• 4–6 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a family office environment. Strong experience with 1040s (individual) and 1041s (trusts) required.  
• At least 1 year of experience reviewing work prepared by others. 
• CPA or CPA exam parts passed strongly preferred. Enrolled Agent (EA) or JD with state licensure also accepted. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) required. Experience with CCH Axcess, ProSystems, or BNA Income Tax Planner is a plus (training provided). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Compensation

• Base salary: $110,000-$125,000 per year
• 10% annual bonus 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D (employer-paid) 
• Short-term & Long-term Disability (employer-paid) 
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave 
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA 
• Training Reimbursement 
• Volunteer Days 
• Cell phone stipend 
• Relocation assistance

How to Apply  

• Submit your most recent resume 

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process.  If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Svitlana Diak within 3 days of your submission.  Everyone will be contacted.   

Corient Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corient Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

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