Senior Tax Manager, New York, NY
Mariner Wealth Advisors
New York City, NY · $99k–$210k a year · Posted September 18, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $154,500 a year. Across 65 open senior tax manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $150,000 to $190,000 and the median is $175,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 12% below the median.
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About the job
As a senior 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 senior tax manager will be a tax enthusiast, thoughtful listener, have a strong team mentality, and be driven to grow professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the tax team to help achieve results, build expertise, and inspire the next generation of tax leaders
- Participate in obtaining new clients in partnership with strategic relationships and community networks
- Responsible for client relationships and retention; inspiring client confidence through demonstrated expertise; and help ensure we are meeting deadlines and addressing client questions and needs on an ongoing basis
- Work with peers and leaders to create and present strategic tax planning solutions to high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses
- Manage consulting and 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
- Commitment to continuing education, team development, training and mentoring new tax associates
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8+ 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
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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.
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