Position Summary:
Are you a tax professional who enjoys the challenge of sophisticated tax returns, excels under the pressure of tax season, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results? Do you recognize the tremendous value expert tax advice and service brings to high-net-worth clients? If yes, you would be an outstanding addition to our tax team in New York City.
Primary Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of individual income tax returns including multi-state filings
- Preparation and review of gift, trust, partnership, corporation, and private foundation tax returns
- Preparation of quarterly income tax projections, estimated taxes and extensions
- Assist in various services to HNW individuals, including mortgage applications, insurance matters, RMD analysis and cash flow projections
- Respond to tax notices and assist with tax audits
- Conduct tax research
- Prepare detailed, comprehensible workpapers
- Foreign tax filings
- Special projects, including forensic analysis in matrimonial actions
- Interaction with members of a client’s wealth management team
- Developing and maintaining superior client relationships
Required Qualifications:
- CPA designation with a minimum of 7 years of income tax preparation and review experience for high-net-worth individuals
- Proficient with CCH Axcess Tax, Income Tax Planner, online tax research software, and Microsoft Office
- Advanced analytical and tax technical skills with experience in planning complex and sophisticated strategies
- Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage workflow, multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative team player committed to delivering superior service and taking complete ownership of responsibilities for even the smallest task
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Skills and Competencies:
- Demonstrate strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment.
- Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures.
- Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation Range:
$200,000 - $220,000
Why Cerity Partners:
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
- 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
- Flexible PTO policy
- Parental Leave
- Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
- Opportunity to give back time to local communities
- Commuter benefits
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Skills Required
- CPA designation
- Minimum of 7 years of tax preparation and review experience
- Proficient with CCH Axcess Tax, Income Tax Planner, online tax research software, and Microsoft Office
- Advanced analytical and tax technical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Cerity Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cerity Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by Cerity Partners.
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Retirement Support — An employer 401(k) match is part of the package, supporting long-term savings. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are a consistent component across materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, enabling time away when needed. Feedback suggests time-off policies are viewed as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid work, commuter benefits, employee assistance resources, and optional spending accounts broaden the total rewards beyond base pay. Feedback suggests these perks contribute to perceived overall balance.
Cerity Partners Insights
What We Do
Our mission is to positively impact the financial well-being of our clients by delivering objective financial advice. We serve high-net-worth individuals and their families, businesses and their employees, and nonprofit organizations. Our advice, comprehensive oversight and fiduciary duties extend well beyond investments. We bring together all the experts necessary to address the various facets of a client’s financial life, including attorneys, tax advisors, financial planners and investment professionals. This approach to advice and service along with our private partnership business model have made us one of the premier investment advisers in the country, and a desired home for talented and passionate financial advisors who seek to serve clients the proper way. https://ceritypartners.com/award-disclosures Cerity Partners LLC reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and,monitor all electronic communications. Cerity Partners LLC is not responsible for content posted by third-parties, and does not accept any endorsement, recommendation, or like statement made by third-parties. Third-party content shared, liked, or commented on by Cerity Partners LLC should not be construed as a recommendation of any kind, and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as to its value, accuracy, or suitability with respect to any person. Statements and messages are subject to the following terms: https://ceritypartners.com/terms-and-conditions/.
