Senior Tax Manager

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Tax Manager in Oradell, NJ that will partner with financial advisors and the Director of Tax Services to identify tax-saving opportunities, support wealth planning strategies, and ensure accurate and timely tax reporting. Provides guidance on complex tax issues while helping clients navigate changing tax regulations and minimize tax liabilities.

Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and review of complex individual, fiduciary, partnership and corporate tax returns, with a focus on insights and advisory in addition to compliance.

Responsible for performing the final review and signing of tax returns

Collaborate with financial advisors to integrate tax planning into comprehensive wealth management strategies for clients including evaluating the tax implications of investment decisions, estate planning, charitable giving, and retirement strategies

Serve as a trusted tax advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on proactive tax strategies that compliment their financial plan and investment strategy

Analyze realized/unrealized gains, income distributions, and tax-loss harvesting opportunities in coordination with the investment team

Review and facilitate tax projections for clients and advisors

Provide review notes to tax department staff to ensure accuracy and a dynamic learning environment

Ensure all tax returns meet firm standards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Support Marketing and compliance by serving as subject matter experts for articles, and communications with tax law or detail included

Support the Director of Tax Services in leading and mentoring Senior Tax Specialists and Tax Specialists, responsibilities include delivering training on tax law updates, and regulatory compliance and operational procedures, as well as reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.

Additional projects and duties as needed.

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism

Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others

Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA license required

15 years of tax experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks; experience with tax software (CCH AXCESS, CCH Workflow, CCH Collaboration, ShareFile, DocuSign) preferred

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal

Proven ability to work effectively across departments and directly with financial advisors and clients in a professional, service-oriented manner

Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage high-volume workflow and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy when reviewing complex tax returns

High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

Occasional travel may be required

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement throughout the year; however, full-time onsite attendance is required during the tax season. The position also requires flexibility to work extended hours during peak workload periods to ensure timely completion of client deliverables and compliance deadlines.

Benefits:

Performance-based bonus

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex-Spending Account, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability and Life insurance

Paid vacation

Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Partial remote work

Salary range: $160,000-$190,000

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role

Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Modera Wealth Management., LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser with places of business in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. SEC registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Modera may only transact business in those states in which it is registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements.

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