Tax Manager - High Net Worth at Current Advisors — St. Paul, MN

# About the Company

BFJ is hiring! BFJ was founded in 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We are an accounting and advisory firm that provides consulting services to industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, and franchise; and niche areas like professional services, trust and estate, and retail. Our growing firm has a modern office environment and culture of workplace well-being. We attract and retain talent with the approach that everyone should be excellent at what they do.

Tax Manager – High Net Worth

This individual is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and projects, including the completion of assignment tasks and project components as well as coaching, advising, and directing team members in meeting client and firm expectations. Tax managers should exhibit a high level of integrity and drive.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring overall success of each project
• Maintain relationships with executives at multiple family offices
• Preparation and review of Individual, Trust, Estate, Partnership, Corporation, and Real Estate Partnership Tax Returns
• Strong Trust Accounting skills
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements and annual reviews
• Supervise and review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards
• Review of Individual returns that include:

o Multiple, complex partnership K-1s

o Stock options

o Multi-state K-1s

• Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax code to unique circumstances.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply directions contained in trust documents prepared by others
• Ability to read, understand, and apply directions contained in estate plans.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
• Actively invest in professional development individually and through participation of continuing professional education, including sharing knowledge within the firm
• Participate in firm wide initiatives including recruitment
• Work with partners on proposals and business development

Requirements Include:

• 5+ years of current or recent public accounting experience providing related tax experience
• Previous experience leading Trust and Estate tax teams preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar
• Current CPA license
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff

## Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

## Equal Opportunity