About the role

  • Managing Director in Wealth Tax responsible for advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning. Leading practice growth and talent development in a respected accounting firm.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on sophisticated trust, estate, gift, and GST tax matters.
  • Lead the development and execution of advanced wealth transfer, charitable, and succession planning strategies.
  • Oversee complex fiduciary income tax, estate tax, and gift tax engagements, ensuring excellence in service delivery and risk management.
  • Drive growth of the Wealth Tax and Trusts & Estates practice through client origination, cross-selling, and collaboration across Baker Tilly’s national platform.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with attorneys, trustees, investment advisors, and family office professionals.
  • Provide executive leadership and mentorship to Senior Managers, Managers, and staff; play a key role in recruiting and retaining top talent.
  • Represent the firm through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and participation in professional organizations focused on private wealth and estate planning.
  • Stay at the forefront of legislative and regulatory developments impacting trusts and estates and proactively guide clients and teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
  • JD or LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred
  • Minimum of ten (10)+ years of experience in trust and estate taxation and private client services
  • Deep expertise in fiduciary taxation, estate and gift tax planning, charitable planning, and wealth preservation strategies
  • Proven success in client relationship management, practice growth, and leadership.
  • Strong executive presence, communication skills, and strategic mindset.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Managing Director – Wealth Tax

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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