About the role

  • Tax Manager at Cerity Partners managing tax strategies for high-net-worth clients. Collaboration with investment and financial planning teams focusing on comprehensive wealth strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Review and sign individual and business tax returns for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients nationwide.
  • Lead tax planning conversations in collaboration with Cerity Partners' financial advisors, presenting strategy and projections in client-facing meetings.
  • Prepare and review tax projections for estimated payments, charitable strategies, retirement planning, and Roth conversions.
  • Act as the dedicated tax advisor to clients and advisory teams, helping secure and deepen long-term relationships.
  • Mentor junior staff, sharing expertise and promoting professional growth across the team.
  • Ensure tax compliance while identifying strategic planning opportunities to enhance the client experience.
  • Contribute to process improvements, helping refine workflow and support scalability as our Central Tax team grows.

Requirements

  • Experience with private equity, executive compensation, high complexity K-1 activity, and multi-state filings at the individual level
  • Growth mindset – desire to improve, learn, and evolve in a high-performing team
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dense environment during tax season
  • Interest in building a long-term career with access to unique career paths and advancement opportunities as Cerity Partners continues to grow
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s in Taxation a plus)
  • CPA, EA, or JD designation required
  • 7+ years of experience in a similar setting
  • Proven experience working with high-net-worth individuals and family entities
  • Proficiency in technology-driven tax workflows (Thomson Reuters experience preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-first mindset
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
  • 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental Leave
  • Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
  • Opportunity to give back time to local communities
  • Commuter benefits

Job title

Tax Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$125,000 - $175,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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