High Net Worth Tax Planning Consultant

Job title: High Net Worth Tax Planning Consultant

Company: Northwestern Mutual


Job description: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.Summary:Part of a team of tax, financial, and legal professionals that provide consultation to advisors, and design plans and implement solutions for clients with complex planning needs. Provides in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge and case consultation, reviews tax and financial documentation, and assists in the delivery of customized comprehensive financial plans. Uses subject matter expertise to assist in the development and delivery of customized plans for high-net-worth clients and businesses. Must bring income tax knowledge, financial planning acumen, and strong communication skills.Primary Duties & Accountabilities:

• Active collaboration with other CPA team members to consult on tax planning or positions, to build financial plans with an emphasis on estate, gift, business succession, tax optimization, and executive compensation strategies.
• Analyze clients’ financial and tax statuses to recommend strategies that drive client decision-making.
• Assist with analyses that examine and position tax and financial solutions with a focus on Northwestern Mutual’s approach of integrating investments and life insurance.
• Assist other CPA team members with presentations to advisors and clients.
• Build and leverage relationships within the division to help address unique client circumstances in the high-net-worth marketplace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of tax planning and compliance, preferably in a role assisting HNW clients, other team members, and/or advisors.
• Existing knowledge and willingness to deepen in areas including tax optimization, estate, gift, business planning, and other high-net-worth tax strategies.
• An advanced designation such as CPA is required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a client-oriented approach to translating complex to understandable.
• Advanced skills with tax planning scenario software.
• Strong Excel skills desired.
• Tax research experience preferred.
• Team player, with the ability to work with others frequently.

#LI-HybridCompensation Range:Pay Range – Start: $76,650.00Pay Range – End: $142,350.00Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our client’s interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.FIND YOUR FUTUREWe’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

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Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job date: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:09:12 GMT

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