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Grant Thornton is seeking a Private Wealth Services (PWS) Tax Senior Manager to join the team in Philadelphia. Other approved locations include Arlington, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Iselin, Miami, New York City (Manhattan), Orlando, Stamford & Tampa Bay.

Position Summary:

The Tax Senior Manager in the General Tax Private Wealth Service group is responsible for leading the practice and providing tax consulting services to our clients. The Senior Manager works with other professionals in Private Wealth Services and General Tax to build a profitable practice, delivering high value solutions and income, estate, and gift tax planning strategies to the high net worth market. The client base is primarily comprised of owners of closely held businesses and other high net worth individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Manager, a significant portion of responsibilities will be in the development of the practice, as well as attracting and mentoring talented professionals.

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget.

• Provide tax planning and consulting to our firm's high net worth clients for estate, wills and trusts taxation, and individual income taxes. Interact closely with client's other advisers, such as attorneys and financial asset managers.

• Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications - External

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A CPA, or JD/active law license required. A minimum of 9 years of progressive tax consulting in Family Wealth Planning or related area in public accounting or consulting.

• Experience in dealing with family units with $25 million and above in net worth, and a proven track record of implementation of tax strategies.

• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Masters in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or CFP.

Additional Information:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

The base salary range for this position in Manhattan/New York City only is between $164,700 and $247,000.

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About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

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  Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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