DIRECTOR, SENIOR TAX MANAGER

About CressetCresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized-integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success.We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm-one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry's best places to work,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.Position SummaryPosition: Senior Tax ManagerReports to: Executive Managing Director, Rosewood Family AdvisorsLocation: Palo Alto or San FranciscoEmployment Type: Full TimeJob DescriptionResponsible for review of work papers and client deliverables (i.e. tax returns), coordination of client projects and due dates. This individual directly supports the Client Service Partner.Key ResponsibilitiesReview all tax deliverables - returns and related filings (extensions, etc.) for assigned clients/entities. Maintain work standards that minimize risk exposureProvide detailed focus on assigned projects, and alert the Partner of technical tax issues that may arise; participate in discussions regarding resolution of tax issuesManage staff assigned to clients/entities as well as the various due dates; coordinate staffing schedules with other Managers/Senior Managers to keep staff busy and flatten the peak busy seasonsApply RFA's comprehensive approach by identifying potential tax issues and coming up with possible solutions to review with PartnerDeliver timely and quality work products, i.e. tax returns and work papers that meet or exceed internal (Partner) and external (client) expectations. Apply tax knowledge to individual client situationsDevelop ability to research technical tax issues and assist client service team in forming conclusions related to complex tax issues, including related Memo of AdviceSupport management of existing client revenue through review of work in progress (WIP's) and preparation of billings for special projects/consulting services provided to the clientProactively communicate areas where technical tax knowledge is needed, and work with Partner to determine personal developmentMentor and help train and supervise tax associates/seniorsACCOUNTABILITIESDevelop tax knowledge by applying technical skills to assigned projects under guidance from the Partner; This individual gains an understanding of the client's financial, business and family goalsReview tax deliverables: multitasking review of work papers, review of data input to tax return software program, i.e. Go Systems and printing of all applicable filings/returns for review/signing by the PartnerEnsure accuracy of all tax deliverables and consistency of the design and content of presentations and work papers