Tax Manager - Trust and Estate
Wipfli
Review and enhance estate plans, manage trust tax matters, deliver client solutions.
3 days ago ago
$103,000 - $154,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tinley Park, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
2,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Accounting Services
Audit & Assurance
Consulting
Cybersecurity
Financial Services
Forensic Accounting
Healthcare
Human Resources
Sector Specialisms
Nonprofits
Associations
Role
What you would be doing
tax research
methodology development
deliverable prep
client communication
request response
tax calculations
- Researching basic to complex estate matters across a range of disciplines (such as trust and estate case law), using tax research products such as Bloomberg BNA and RIA Checkpoint, with a primary focus on income/estate tax matters.
- Participate in developing standardized approaches and methodologies for improving the quality and time‐to‐delivery of estate plan solutions.
- Preparing written deliverables, such as emails, memos, and Excel matrices, that document client issues and facts, apply relevant guidance, and provide conclusions about estate matters.
- Communicating with engagement leaders regarding open items or other important matters in a timely manner, and meeting prescribed budgets and deadlines.
- Responding to internal and external client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
- Performing estate tax calculations using Microsoft Excel, number crunchers or other available systems.
What you bring
bachelors
cpa
trusts
tax
wealth transfer
5+ years
- Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience and knowledge of comprehending trust agreement language
- Experience and knowledge of income tax and estate value impact of various trust vehicles including:
- CPA certification required in the respective state in which they are practicing
- Knowledge and understanding of wealth transfer planning vehicles
- 5+ years of experience working with individuals, fiduciary, estate and gift compliance
- Ability to quickly become proficient or experience with charting estate plans derived from legal documents
- Ability to quickly become proficient or experience in drafting written correspondence explaining estate plans derived from legal documents
- Spousal lifetime access trusts
- Charitable remainder and lead trusts
- Grantor Retained Annuity trusts
- Qualified Personal Residence Trust
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Since 1930
Year Established
The company has been operational since its establishment in 1930.
- Focus on driving growth and efficiency in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
- Consultants and advisors provide tailored solutions with deep industry knowledge.
- Notable for its ability to help organizations with complex financial reporting, compliance, and operational challenges.
- Consistently recognized for high-quality results and long-term client relationships.
- Optimize strategies, technology, and people for sustainable success.
- We care deeply about our people.
- We lead with integrity.
- We put our clients first.
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- We challenge the status quo.
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2030
Net-Zero Goal
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by this year through comprehensive sustainability efforts.
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- Provide sustainable solutions to clients that align with both environmental and business objectives.
- We aim for a workforce that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and respect.
- We are focused on empowering women in leadership positions and increasing gender diversity at all levels.
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