Senior Tax Advisor for High Net Worth Individuals

Full Job Description Overview At Ashton Thomas, we care about our people. We are a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), offering extraordinary client service in private wealth management. Our financial advisors help clients pursue the life they envision through a one-on-one relationship with an advisor committed to their needs. We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients. You will always feel empowered and valued at Ashton Thomas. Incredible teams doing outstanding work, we provide exceptional client service to internal and external partners. Our Financial Planning department, to include our tax team, supports financial advisors and their clients, to ensure that we are delivering a seamless wealth management experience. We are an RIA seeking a tax professional to join our growing team. We specialize in providing sophisticated investment management and financial planning solutions, including tax preparation and tax planning, to high net worth individuals and families. Position Overview We are looking for experienced, self-motivated, dedicated professionals for tax return preparation, tax return reviews, consulting projects, and tax planning for individuals, limited liability companies, trusts, corporations, and estates. This is a key position within our firm with a significant level of client and financial advisor interaction. Description Prepare and review returns for high net worth individuals, S corporations and partnerships, as well as estate/trust returns. Serve as a tax advisor for financial advisors and their clients on tax items from income tax preparation to planning. Perform tax research and articulate results concisely to clients and other team members both verbally and in writing. Respond to and resolve inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities. Work with advisors and their clients to provide a seamless proactive income tax preparation experience. Duties and Responsibilities Complete, review, and file federal and state and multi-state individual, corporate, and trust tax returns Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards Prepare internal memorandum, written correspondence, and other documents for submission to the IRS or various state agencies Ensure compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements Conduct extensive tax research for businesses and individuals Stay current on tax changes and provide updates to clients and ATPW personnel Apply foundational knowledge to understand and address potential tax issues Identify meaningful trends or patterns in interactions, situations, and technical data that suggest potential problems or solutions Client focused, ensuring clients' needs and timetables are clearly communicated, understood and met Seasonal overtime at certain points in the year, particularly those months leading to and including major tax deadlines Interact with clients, referral partners, and other professionals Qualifications 7+ years recent tax preparation experience in a public accounting firm CPA or EA certification is required Master's degree preferred JD, CFP® or PFS™ an asset Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop and maintain client and staff relationships Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Experience with Lacerte tax software a plus Knowledge and Skills Extensive and proven experience in tax services in the high net worth and ultra high net worth markets Ability to communicate complexity in a simplified manner while maintaining the integrity of the underlying tax principles Team player with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated responsiveness to clients, colleagues, and management Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for clients to benefit from other services of the firm Detail oriented with superior organizational skills including the ability to identify and prioritize broader firm relationships Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong computer skills and ability to work within the Microsoft 365 suite of products

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Tax accounting: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Denver, CO 80206 (Required)

Work Location:

In person