Tax Supervisor

Title: Tax Supervisor - (Trusts/Estates)Classification: Full-Time, ExemptLocation/Work Schedule: Ridgefield, CT (Hybrid) - 3 days on site, 2 days remoteCompensation: 110K-140K + bonusBenefits: Full Coverage: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, life insurance, PTO etc.*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*Excellent opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. Due to expansion and promotions, we are hiring for a Tax Supervisor - Trusts & Estates to our team in Ridgefield. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group and received several awards/recognitions: Accounting Today, Top Firms: New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team.Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work SchedulesReasonable Work Hours during Tax SeasonRewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committeesCoaching/Mentorship Programs for our staffCompetitive Compensation + bonuses401(k) savings plan with company matchStrong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company PaidLife Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent CareGenerous PTO Program + Paid Holiday ScheduleTuition/CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study timeSummer Flex Time/Hours – off FridaysDress for your day policySummary of Position:The Tax Supervisor - Trusts/Estates - will play a key role in our Trust & Estate practice, supporting high-net-worth individuals and families. This role will be responsible and focused on day-to-day tax preparation and review for trust and estate engagements, while contributing to interaction for individual and business tax. They will oversee complex tax activities/clients, while managing multiple tax engagements, delivering quality income tax services for our diverse client case.Essential Functions:Prepare complex fiduciary income tax returns, gift, estate, and various other tax returns (corporate, partnership, individual tax planning) with no direct supervisionTechnical review of Trust, Estate, and individual/business tax returns/planningAssist with estate and trust planning strategiesConduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternativesManage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given timeComplete assignments within timeline and budgetBecome Primary contact for trust/estate clients, as well with individual and businessKeep ‘client team’ apprised of any client contact to avoid duplicate requestsProvide guidance/feedback to Associates/Sn. Associates - encouraging developmentWork directly with high-net-worth individuals, family groups, advisors on Trust and Estate matters - providing tax compliance, planning, and estate planning servicesProvide high level personal financial and Estate planning servicesAssist staff with correcting complex errors on tax formsCommunicate with clients regarding status of projectsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related fieldMinimum 7 year’s accounting/tax experience with a focus and exposure to trusts and estatesExperience with trusts, estate returns is requiredExperience with variety of income tax filings; trust, individual, S-Corp/Partnership a plusUnderstanding of and sensitivity to confidential informationAbility to meet time constraints and client deadlinesAbility to work overtime from January - April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlinesReynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.