Tax Senior Manager, Estate & Trust

Location

Portland, OR

Geffen Mesher & Company proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client‑centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full‑service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

Tax Senior Manager, Estate & Trust

We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager for our Estate & Trust team. This role will lead this service line and assist clients firm wide in identifying, developing, and implementing estate, gift & trust tax planning strategies designed to minimize transfer taxes, and maximize wealth accumulation and equitable asset distribution to heirs. You will help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, and develop rapport with clients to make a difference.

Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.

Compensation will be based on a variety of factors including years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000
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• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% coverage of the individual medical premium
• Generous PTO, plus 12 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and paid parental leave
• Hybrid work options
• Flexible working hours in the summer; optional Fridays
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous employee referral program

• Analyze estate planning documents including wills, codicils, and trust instruments.
• Prepare and review gift tax returns, especially related to the formation of insurance trusts, marital trusts, charitable lead trusts, and charitable remainder trusts.
• Prepare fiduciary accounting.
• Manage client relationships and liaison with estate attorneys.
• Engage in special projects related to client matters involving tax accounting, consulting, and research.
• Plan, supervise, and complete complex engagements.
• Provide superior client service and maintain quality client relationships.
• Supervise staff and senior accountants on multiple engagements and evaluate their progress.
• Keep abreast of tax changes and issues that could affect clients.
• Work jointly in work groups and with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
• Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• Seven or more years of fiduciary preparation experience, preferably with a certified public accounting firm.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of becoming one.
• Strong background in working with high‑net‑worth individuals, family organizations, and closely held entities in the estate, trust, and gift tax arena.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office technology suite.

Geffen Mesher is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm—whether to the mailing address, fax machine, email address, employees, or resume database—will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.

Salary: $135,000 – $200,000