Client Accounting Manager

Client Accounting ManagerThis position requires someone that understands the tax and accounting issues of wealthy individuals. The individual will be part of a team of professionals providing comprehensive financial services to high net worth clients. Please read carefully before applying to this position. Walker Forest is an executive search firm specializing in a very narrow area of the asset management industry. Please do not forward your resume in response to this career posting unless you have the specific asset management industry background as described.Duties and Responsibilities:• Manage a team providing comprehensive tax and other services• Work direct with clients on all financial issues• Approve checks, wire transfers, deposits, etc.• Prepare and supervise preparation of individual, corporate partnerships, foundation tax returns and quarterly estimates• Respond to notices from tax authorities and handle all tax audits• Coordinate with legal, investment, philanthropic and insurance advisorsBackground Requirements:• 5 – 7 years of accounting experience dealing with high net worth or similar clients• Extensive knowledge of financial and tax issues affecting high net worth individuals• Understanding of a variety of investments• BA/BS in accounting• CPA REQUIRED• CFP or MBA a big plus Location: New York, NYKeywords: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Masters of Business Administration, Asset ManagementIf you feel you are qualified for this position, please send your resume in Word format to Tiffany@WalkerForest.com and reference the title “Client Accounting Manager”. Also, please feel free to forward this to an industry contact. MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: New York, NY JOB CATEGORY: Accounting/Finance/Insurance TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 39071 COMPANY: Walker Forest CONTACT NAME: Tiffany PHONE: (803) 581-3314