Tax Manager - Trust & Estate

Grand Haven, MI

Full-TimeHybrid$145,000 - $165,000 /yr

Posted August 25, 2026 We are seeking a motivated and experienced Tax Manager specializing in Trust & Estate to lead a portfolio of high-net-worth and fiduciary clients. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of trust and estate tax compliance and planning, deliver client-focused solutions, mentor junior staff, and support business development within our Private Client practice. This role requires deep technical knowledge of trust and estate taxation, experience in public accounting, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work and strong client relationships. What you'll do

Manage and oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local fiduciary and estate tax returns including Form 1041, Form 1040, estate tax returns, and related schedules

Provide tax planning and advisory services for trusts, estates, guardianships, and other fiduciary entities, including income tax, distribution planning, basis, and estate tax minimization strategies

Serve as the primary client contact for assigned Trust & Estate engagements to build and maintain strong relationships with individual clients, trustees, executors, attorneys, and financial advisors

Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants and seniors by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, providing technical guidance, and conducting performance feedback

Conduct technical tax research, interpret changes in tax law impacting trust and estate matters, prepare memos, and present recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders

Coordinate with our broader tax and wealth advisory teams on income tax, gift and estate planning, charitable planning, and family office matters

Support business development activities including proposal preparation, client presentations, and cross-selling firm services to expand our Trust & Estate practice

Ensure engagement profitability and quality through effective project management, budgeting, timely billing, and adherence to firm policies and professional standards

Leverage tax software and practice tools while maintaining accurate documentation for compliance and audit readiness What we need

5+ years of progressive Trust & Estate tax experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting or professional services with responsibility for client management

Deep technical knowledge of fiduciary taxation, estate tax, gift tax, basis adjustments, fiduciary accounting, and related compliance matters

Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex fiduciary and estate tax returns including Form 1041 and estate tax forms

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA license or active pursuit of a CPA license

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex tax concepts to clients and non-tax professionals

Proven leadership and people-management abilities, including mentoring staff and leading cross-functional project teams

Proficiency with tax research tools and common tax software

High ethical standards, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Nice to have

Master's in Taxation or a relevant advanced degree Pay & benefits

$145,000 - $165,000 /year DOE

Competitive base salary commensurate with manager-level experience Location & schedule

West Michigan

Hybrid

Full-time About & how to apply

We are a well-established firm with a sophisticated Private Client practice and a collaborative team environment across West Michigan. We focus on providing high-touch, premium advisory services to our clients while fostering the continuous career development of our professionals.

Ready to take the next step? Apply directly through this posting by attaching your resume. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a confidential discussion.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position. Preferred Skills

Tax ManagerT&Etrust and estateTrust & EstatePublic AccountingCPATax

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