Mariner

Tax Manager at Mariner (Scottsdale, AZ)

Mariner· Scottsdale, AZ·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

As a Tax Manager, you will work directly with clients and wealth management teams to review and implement tax strategies for clients that include a coordinated financial strategy that aligns with each client’s goals and values. The successful tax manager will be a tax enthusiast, thoughtful listener, have a strong team mentality, and be driven to grow professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and mentoring a growing team of professionals, driving a high-degree of skill and expertise through client-centric service
  • Responsible for client relationships and retention; inspiring client confidence through demonstrated expertise; and ensure we are meeting deadlines and addressing client questions and needs on an ongoing basis
  • Manage consulting, tax projects, such as charitable giving calculations, private foundation minimum payouts and miscellaneous tax and financial planning projects
  • Review tax returns, quarterly and annual income tax projections, estimated tax vouchers extension forms and related work papers and financial statements
  • Understand the client’s overall business needs and help identify value-added services that Mariner Wealth Advisors can provide
  • Work with peers and leaders to create and present strategic tax planning solutions to high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses
  • Support and guide the research of technical matters for complex tax needs and updates to regulations
  • Commitment to continuing education, team development, training and mentoring new tax associates

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years’ tax experience working in private or public accounting firm or financial planning firm
  • CPA or EA Required

Skills and Knowledge

  • Experience providing client-centric tax consulting to high-net-worth clients, partnerships, trusts and closely held entities
  • Strong research capabilities related to technical matters for complex tax needs and updates to regulations
  • Mastery of various tax compliance software products (CCH or GOSystem preferred)
  • Highly effective interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills in a high energy culture to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
  • Demonstrated talent development experience, training new staff and mentoring interns
  • Strong attention to detail

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.

Why work at Mariner

  • 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.

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