Tax Director - PCS - Estate & Trust; Consulting; Serving US Tax Clients

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BPM is looking to hire a Tax Director within our Trust & Estate group. This role focuses on tax consulting services to Estate, Gift, and Trust clients, including overseeing complex tax research projects and supervising staff to ensure accurate and timely service delivery. In this role you will manage the delivery of compliance services while minimizing clients’ tax obligations in alignment with their estate planning goals.

• Licensed CPA and / or attorney
• Prepare and review federal and state fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041), estate tax returns (Form 706), and gift tax returns (Form 709).
• US Taxation knowledge required
• 15+ years’ experience in public accounting or law firm practicing tax and estate planning and compliance.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, JD, or LLM (Master in Tax preferred).
• An understanding of the concepts of Estate, Trust and Gift planning.
• Experience assisting clients with Trust Administration.
• Strong analytical ability, research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple complex projects and deliver in a timely manner.
• Ability to create and manage relationships with outside professionals, especially estate attorneys.
• Ability to delegate work and manage/train staff.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and tax programs (Pro Systems Tax or CCH Axcess preferred).

• Provide tax compliance and consulting services to our Estate, Gift, and Trust clients.
• Develop and deliver innovative planning ideas that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Oversee complex tax research projects for a variety of Estate, Trust, and Gift issues.
• Work with clients to minimize their tax obligations and best pass assets according to client's wishes.
• Supervise tax staff and manage the delivery of tax consulting and compliance services to the client.
• Establish relationships with estate attorneys and other advisors serving our clients.
• Build and manage client relationships with existing client base.
• Build a network of business contacts and establish market relationships to generate new business.
• Participate in, and contribute to, market and business activities that are external to the firm while providing direction to, and maintaining, managerial responsibility for a team.
• Manage financial performance of practice, including billing, collections, and department budget.
• Act as a coach and mentor to other risk assurance professionals.

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to competitive benefits coverage for you and your dependents, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
• Balance & flexibility: A minimum of 14 Firm Holidays including applicable provincial statutory holidays and 2 floating days, Flex PTO, supplemental top-up program for eligible statutory leaves, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, firm support for professional memberships/certification, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.