Tax Partner

About Wiss:

Wiss is a regional CPA firm headquartered in Florham Park, NJ. Wiss has been servicing clients for over 50 years and continues to be a pillar in the Northern NJ and NYC communities. Our firm has experienced hyper-growth in the past 5 years (doubling in size) but remains fully committed to providing top caliber and personalized service to our clients.

Position Background:

Wiss is seeking a Tax Partner to join our Florham Park, NJ office. This is an exciting leadership opportunity which affords the candidate the ability to work directly with Family Business Owners and their immediate families to provide consultative tax planning advice while being part of a growing Tax practice. This is a HEAVY CLIENT-FACING POSITION! This position will reside in Florham Park, NJ and will afford the candidate a permanent hybrid work schedule. We would consider relocation for the appropriate candidate.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve in a client facing capacity and provide consultative insight and tax planning strategies to Business Owners and their Families.
• Review/Sign-Off on Business Tax Returns (1065, 1120, 1120S) as well as high-net worth and ultra-high net worth individual income tax returns (1040), gift tax returns (709), trusts/estates (1041)
• Coordinate with clients and their advisors on quarterly and year-end tax planning and projections
• Review and analyze documents, transactions for purchase and sale of assets, application of tax law changes
• Supervise and review the work product of other tax staff assigned to client engagements
• Inspire, develop, mentor and retain Staff while providing challenging assignments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our Family Office Leadership (Wealth Management, HNW/UHNW and Trust and Estates) to identify opportunities to fully service the client and their families
• Remain current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating the potential impact on clients' business and financial position
• Participate in client proposals and identify new business development opportunities through networking in professional groups and/or fostering personal relationships with Investment Advisors, Attorneys or Private Bankers

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or a business-related field of study
• CPA designation required
• Advanced tax related degree (MST, J.D., LLM, etc.) is preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in a mid-sized or National/Regional CPA firm or a tax consulting practice
• Strong tax technical background along with a curiosity and willingness to stay current on all key Tax law changes
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem and other tax related software programs
• Demonstrate polished written and verbal communication
• Committed and invested in the ongoing professional development of the Staff
• Willingness to travel to client locations when needed

Wiss Highlights:

• Forbes' 2023 America's Best Accounting Firms
• Accounting Today's 2023 Fastest Growing Firms
• Accounting Today's 2023 Regional Leaders
• Accounting Today's 2023 Top 100 Firms
• DesignRush's Top Accounting Firms in New York 2022

Wiss is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age"

"Wiss is committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work."

To all staffing agencies: Wiss does not utilize 3rd party firms for any internal or client positions. Please be advised, Wiss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of Wiss.