Tax Senior Associate – Family Office

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM’s dedicated Family Office Enterprise (FOE) practice helps define and sustain a family’s vision across their family office, operating businessand investment structures. We seekto understand the goals of ultra-high net worth families with our customized and integrated cross-Lineof Business services, technologyand insights. We meet our clients where they are along their wealth journey and assistto providesolutions across the family office lifecycle. From creation to transformation, we take a holistic approachto governance, family education, risk management, privacy/data securityand technology outsourcing.

Our community of professionals focuses on your success. As part of the team, you will have the following to support you in your professional journey:

• Exposure to strategic tax planning, business advisoryand compliance work

• A customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals

• Access to specialized trainings and programs, cutting edgetechnology, annual goal setting, career advisorsand coaches with real time feedback for developmental growth

As a Tax Senior Associate,you will be responsible forthe following, focused on your technical expertiseand ability to work on a collaborative team to deliver excellent client service. You will have an opportunity to work across various client types (family office, business owners, ultra-high net worth individualsand families) to gain experience in the following areas:

• Individual tax planning and compliance

• Entity tax planning and compliance

• Trust / Estate / Gift tax planning and compliance

You will continue to develop your technical expertise, build long-lasting client relationshipsand gain experience by working on a high-performing collaborative team dedicated to solving complex business and family issues while providing excellent client service. As part of our commitment to elevate our talent experience, preparation of our client’s tax filings utilizecutting edgetechnology that helpexpediteand elevate your role to issue spotting and advisory.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tax engagements as part of a collaborative team, including tax compliance and strategic tax consulting
• Review of work to ensure high quality results
• Delegate work to team members while providing coaching to develop others
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service
• Review client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the client experience and reduce tax exposure

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Will have completed all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in the state in which you'll reside or completed all requirements to sit for the Bar exam, by start date
• Minimum two years experience in public accounting or tax-related work
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• An active accreditation obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain one of the following: CPA, EA, or licensed attorney
• Advanced degree (Master’s in Accounting, Taxation, or MBA)
• Experience with large or national accounting firms
• Working knowledge of tax code and compliance
• Familiarity with tax preparation and review processes

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.