What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director, Tax - Private Client position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Managing Director, Tax
Posting Title
Managing Director, Tax - Private Client
Ref #
2237545
Date Published
Friday, September 11, 2026
City
Atlanta
State
Georgia
Country
United States
Job Category
Tax
Advertised Location
US-FL-Boca Raton, US-FL-Tampa Bay, US-GA-Atlanta, US-TN-Nashville
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries, and more. Our professionals include CPAs and JDs. Partnering with our financial planners, Wealth Strategists, and Innovation teams expands your flexibility to help clients grow, preserve, and protect wealth.
The Private Client Tax Managing Director serves as a trusted advisor and member of various client service teams and must possess significant knowledge of taxation compliance and consulting related to personal, partnership, trust, estate, gift, and wealth retention strategies as well as charitable entities managed by ultra-high net worth clients. The Private Client Tax Managing Director participates in client development and team management and conducts research to be current as a subject matter expert.
What You Will Do:
- Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, and private foundations
- Developing, building, and managing client relationships as part of the proposal process
- Participating in networking activities to further expand business opportunities and client relationships
- As a highly impactful team member, maintaining functional expertise and understanding of a client's business or family structure is essential to addressing client concerns and challenges
- Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff
- Reviewing and managing projects prepared by tax associates and seniors
- Effectively delegating responsibilities to others and monitoring efforts of engagement teams
- Proficiently using technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrating a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology
- Successfully researching complex tax issues, applying findings to projects, and clearly communicating those findings in writing
Minimum Qualifications:
- 11 years or more of related experience in public accounting, law firm, or trust department
- Bachelor or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or J.D. degree and bar admission
- Experience managing multiple client engagements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree
- Experience with OneSource tax software
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About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
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