Senior Manager, Trust and Estates

PBMares LLP

Wilmington, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Budgeting, Business Development, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Economics, Estate Planning, Fiduciary, High Net Worth, Leadership, Mentoring, Onboarding, Profit & Loss, Regulations, Research Skills, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Thought Leadership
LOCATION
Wilmington, North Carolina
POSTED
4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager – Trusts & Estates to lead complex fiduciary, estate, gift, and high-net-worth individual tax engagements. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise with client advisory responsibilities, team development, and practice growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who excels at building relationships, delivering strategic tax planning solutions, and mentoring professionals in a collaborative environment.

PBMares Core Values:

  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Caring

What that means for you:

  • The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K match.
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
  • Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually

 

What You'll Do

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

  • Serve as the primary advisor to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, and family groups.
  • Provide strategic guidance on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and trust structures.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, trustees, and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Proactively identify planning opportunities and help clients navigate complex tax matters.

Technical Leadership

  • Lead and review complex fiduciary, estate, gift, and individual tax returns, including Forms 1041, 706, and 709.
  • Advise on federal, state, multi-jurisdictional, and cross-border trust and estate tax matters.
  • Conduct tax research, develop and defend tax positions, and stay current on legislative and regulatory developments.
  • Contribute to technical training and thought leadership within the firm.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals.
  • Provide performance feedback and support career growth.
  • Help drive recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Practice Growth

  • Manage engagement economics, including budgeting, realization, profitability, and billing.
  • Identify opportunities to expand client services and strengthen relationships.
  • Participate in business development, networking, and community engagement activities.
  • Support strategic growth initiatives for the Trusts & Estates practice
 

About the Company

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