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Trust Tax Manager

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plantemoran logoPlantemoran · Southfield
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
ComplianceLeadershipMentoring
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Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Serve as the primary resource overseeing advanced trust tax operations for Plante Moran Trust (PMT) tax work, including 1041 compliance, review of trust distributions and funding, and tax planning. Manage and implement PMT tax requirements, including RMDs and 1099 reporting, to ensure full compliance with IRS regulations. Lead and develop team members, including supervising and training staff and interns assigned to engagements. Maintain accountability for all assigned projects, demonstrating ownership of progress and ensuring timely client deliverables and adherence to statutory filing deadlines. Engage actively with the Plante Moran Trust team through participation in team meetings, committees, and training initiatives for the trust team. Effectively leverage available technology and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard The qualifications. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance CPA required 8-10 years of specialized trust tax expertise, including complex compliance and reporting requirements. Ability to manage high-complexity tax and trust tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Flexible to work across PMT and broader firm needs, including collaboration with wealth management tax/trust teams and estate tax reviews. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring team members. Capacity to manage peak workloads during tax season, with potential involvement in off-season engagements and ongoing PMT data/transaction administration with external vendors and special projects. Position will be filled at Manager or Senior Manager level This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible adm


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