Senior Tax Officer
Brown Brothers Harriman · New York, United States · 4mo ago
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Senior Tax Manager
This role is responsible for reviewing complex federal and state tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, gifts, estates, fiduciary entities, partnerships, corporations, and tax-exempt organizations within the BBH Multi-Family Office (MFO) Tax group. The position also includes selective tax preparation, maintenance of detailed workpapers, direct communication with clients and their advisors, and management of tax notices, inquiries, and certain audits.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a dynamic portfolio of assigned clients and adapt to changing priorities based on business needs and seasonal demands.
Compile, analyze, and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
Conduct detailed reviews of financial statements to identify discrepancies and ensure completeness and compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and their advisors, and BBH Relationship Managers and Wealth Planners.
Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, training, and oversight for junior tax accountants, including review of their work for accuracy and compliance.
Tax Review and Compliance
Review highly complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, entities, fiduciaries, and gift tax filings.
Maintain a deep understanding of Schedule K-1 reporting for operating businesses, hedge funds, and private equity investments, including the ability to analyze K-1, K-2, and K-3 footnotes and assess their implications.
Review financial statements for a range of entity types to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Manage and coordinate tax audits, tax notices, and correspondence with tax authorities.
Prepare tax returns and maintain detailed supporting work papers as needed.
Tax Advisory, Planning, and Research
Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize clients’ financial positions, identify tax-saving opportunities, and minimize tax liabilities.
Stay current on changing tax legislation and advise clients and internal partners on its implications.
Partner with BBH Relationship Managers and Wealth Planner teams to provide tax guidance related to business transactions, acquisitions, investments, and trust structures.
Tax Preparation and Delivery
Prepare, review, and file accurate federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, trusts, and entities in a timely manner.
Support the overall execution of tax engagements by balancing preparation, review, client communication, and issue resolution.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a Big Four firm.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting required.
CPA license required.
Deep knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and strong experience serving high-net-worth clients and related tax matters.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make an immediate impact with minimal oversight.
Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and management skills.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
Experience with CCH ProSystem and Bloomberg BNA Income Tax Planner software preferred.
Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Work Environment and Seasonal Demands
The busiest periods for this role are generally March 1 through April 15 and August 15 through October 15. These peak periods require a high level of intensity, strong time management, and a willingness to work overtime as needed.
Salary Range
NY: $150,000 - $190,000 base salary + target annual bonus
BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
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