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# Senior Tax Associate, Novi, MI at Mariner

- **Company:** Mariner
- **Location:** Novi, MI
- **Compensation:** $59k–$108k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mariner-careers/a5a38358-5331-42c2-8339-8139ee8f5b83/application

**Skills:** Microsoft Office, Tax software programs, Tax return preparation, Financial statement analysis

> The Senior Tax Associate works with tax and wealth management teams to deliver personal, fiduciary, and business tax returns. Responsibilities include preparing tax filings, maintaining client relationships, reviewing financial statements for accuracy, and responding to IRS inquiries.

## Job description

As a senior tax associate, you will work directly with the tax team and wealth management teams to deliver personal, Fiduciary, S-Corporation, partnership, private foundation and gift tax returns. The successful senior tax associate will be a tax enthusiast, thoughtful listener, have a strong team mentality, and be driven to grow professionally and personally.

## Responsibilities

- Build and maintain client relationships aimed at client retention; support clients as it relates to planning, projects and compliance requirements
- Prepare tax returns, quarterly and annual income tax projections, estimated tax vouchers, extension forms and all related work papers and financial statements
- Maintain client paper files and electronic data files in a timely manner; compile quarterly asset values for billing, journals, transfers, invoicing, annuity fees, commission fees and collection consulting fees
- Review activities within the job scope for sufficient controls to prevent errors, fraud and misstatements of financial results
- Attend and participate in learning opportunities through client meetings, associate meetings and internal resources made available through compliance, practice management, etc.
- Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, research supervised technical matters for complex tax needs and updates to regulations
- Present complete, timely and accurate client deliverables
- Compliance to the Firm’s quality control standards
- Additional projects, furthering the service of clients, as needed

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree, Accounting
- 3+ years of related experience

## Skills and Knowledge

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Familiarity with tax software programs
- Positive attitude toward client relations to provide exceptional, proactive client service
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain the necessary attention to detail
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills, creative problem solving and strong research capabilities
- Ability to work on a team while maintaining a high level of responsibility and accountability to individual projects and tasks
- Able to manage conflicting priorities, deadline-based tasks and simultaneous projects
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal writing & presentation skills

## #LI-ML1

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

By submitting your application, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in our [Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.marinerwealthadvisors.com/mariner-employee-applicant-privacy-notice/).

## EOE M/F/D/V

## About Mariner

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mariner is a privately held national financial services firm built to support modern wealth needs and the advisors who serve them, providing wealth management, investment solutions, and operational support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Overland Park, Kansas, United States (based on company website and industry sources)
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Marty Bicknell

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial services – wealth management, investment advisory, and RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) platform.
- **Target customers**: B2B (financial advisors, independent practices) and B2C (high-net-worth and mass-affluent clients served through advisors). Serves enterprise‑scale and independent advisors.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Positively impact the lives of many” by creating opportunities for clients, advisors, and communities.

## Products & Services
- **Wealth Management Platform**: A comprehensive suite of services including investment management, estate planning, tax advice, insurance, and wealth advisory backed by in‑house specialists.
- **Mariner Advisor Model**: Advisors join as firm employees with access to national‑scale resources, back‑office support, and collaboration.
- **Mariner Independent**: Advisors own their own practice while partnering with Mariner for infrastructure, compliance, and specialized expertise.
- **Corporate Services**: Support for tax professionals, operations, IT, marketing, HR, legal, and accounting & finance roles within the firm.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held, no disclosed valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Over **$632 billion in assets under advisement** as of December 31, 2025. The firm started with $300 million in 2006.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Barron’s ranked Mariner #6 Mega RIA in 2025 (top five 100 RIAs from 2016‑2024). No external equity investors disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Sustained ranking as a top‑tier RIA.
  - Active acquisition strategy (multiple firms joining the Mariner family).
  - Continued investment in people, technology, and capabilities.
  - Donated through the Mariner Foundation in 2025.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale with autonomy**: Advisors gain the infrastructure and specialist teams of a national firm while retaining the ability to operate in the model that best fits their goals (employee‑advisor or independent).
- **In‑house expertise**: Dedicated teams in tax, estate planning, insurance, and investment management reduce the need for third‑party outsourcing.
- **Multiple partnership pathways**: Unique flexibility to join as an advisor, via acquisition, or as an independent practice owner—all under the same brand and support umbrella.
- **Culture of collaboration**: Knowledge‑sharing and team‑oriented environment with a focus on putting clients first.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth through advisor support**: Positioned to help advisors navigate the expected exit of up to 110,000 advisors over the next decade (per McKinsey) by providing the infrastructure to scale their practices.
- **Continued expansion**: Building out geographic presence and service capabilities via acquisitions and organic development.
- **Technology and capability investment**: Ongoing updates to business operations infrastructure to allow advisors to focus on clients.
- **Deepening client relationships**: Expanding tax, estate, and insurance services that were often built in response to client needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Collaborative, team‑oriented, and driven by a “clients first” mantra. Values diversity and inclusion, and offers a sense of belonging to a shared mission.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Supports different ways of working—advisors and associates have flexibility to engage in‑office or remotely. “Dress for your day” policy.
- **Notable perks and benefits**:
  - Comprehensive healthcare (medical, vision, dental)
  - Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, parental leave
  - 401(k) with company match
  - Wellness program, HSA & FSA, life & AD&D insurance
  - Telehealth, associate assistance fund, health & wellness awards
  - Education reimbursement, wealth advisory services
  - Client and associate referral bonuses, peer recognition program
  - Paid volunteer hours, identity theft protection
  - Discounts at local and national stores
- **Engineering/IT culture**: Corporate opportunities in IT, operations, marketing, HR, legal, and finance—all part of building the platform that supports advisors.

## Sources
1. [joinmariner.com/about-mariner/](https://joinmariner.com/about-mariner/)
2. [marinerwealthadvisors.com/careers/](https://www.marinerwealthadvisors.com/careers/)
3. [joinmariner.com](https://joinmariner.com/)
4. [joinmariner.com/why-mariner](https://joinmariner.com/about-mariner/why-mariner/)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/mariner-careers](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mariner-careers)

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