Senior Manager, Trust and Estates

PBMares LLP

  • Wilmington, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager – Trusts & Estates to lead complex fiduciary, estate, gift, and high-net-worth individual tax engagements. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who excels at building relationships, delivering strategic tax planning solutions, and mentoring professionals in a collaborative environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilmington, North Carolina

    Description

    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
     

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