Tax Manager: Trust & Estate

TAX MANAGER- TRUST & ESTATE

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Compensation: $107,500-$135,000

Who We Are:

At SKR+CO we work hard and play hard. Our biggest asset is YOU
. With our competitive compensation, benefits, and fantastic culture, we love to have fun at work and at multiple company events throughout the year. And how about 36-hour work weeks, 20 weeks a year, during May-July, and late October through December?!

What We Offer:

• PTO: 4 weeks accrued per year for full-time employees or 5 weeks based on experience (increases with firm tenure)
• 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan, 3% annual match (100% vested immediately)
• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• $25K life insurance (company paid)
• Short-term disability, long-term disability (company paid)
• Company-paid events (Happy Hours, Employee Appreciation week, Friends + Family Event, and many more!)
• Robust training program
• Paid CPA exams, study time, and passing bonus
• Tuition reimbursement - Master of Taxation
• March/April- complimentary meals 4 nights a week
• …plus, many more perks and benefits

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of tax experience in public accounting/professional services firms specifically with high-net-worth clients.
• CPA license or EA.
• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's in taxation preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Trust & Estate Tax Manager at Stockman Kast Ryan + Co you will manage high-net-worth client engagements, from tax planning through the review of a variety of tax returns, as well as coach and supervise other tax professionals. You will have the opportunity to serve as the primary client contact for a variety of engagements. You may also represent the firm through community involvement and events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare or review a diverse variety of complex returns for our high-net-worth clients and their personal holdings, which includes preparation or review of personal, partnership, corporate, trust, foundation, and gift tax returns, and related tax work papers.
• Consult with our estate/gift tax subject matter experts to develop income and estate/gift tax planning strategies for our clients.
• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all SKR+CO policies & standards.
• Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients current and future taxes.
• Applies the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions while maximizing client benefits, especially by decreasing client taxes, and also managing risk.
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.
• May train and mentor managers/seniors/associates on specialization areas, research skills, and helps to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis.
• Consistently makes suggestions as to how work products, approaches, and/or processes can be improved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills.
• Capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Capable of developing and leading a team of tax professionals.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with tax research databases such as Thomas Reuters and RIA.
• Proficient in tax compliance software including, Go File Room , GoSystems, Safe Send, Sure Prep, Depreciation, and standard tax work papers.

How You Can Grow:

Unlike traditional accounting firms, at SKR+CO you create your own personalized career paths. With dedicated advisors to guide you, we’ll assist you in a successful future.

Sound like something you’re ready to jump into? Then apply today!