Associate Tax Manager

Cetera • Chesterfield, MO

1d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cetera Planning Partners, a unique community within Cetera Holdings, is seeking an Associate Tax Manager (experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent) who thrives on collaboration, precision, and client impact. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to our growing tax offering by preparing and reviewing returns, partnering with wealth advisors, and delivering thoughtful tax strategies that support our clients’ broader financial goals. If you're ready to bring insight, care, and expertise to a team that values connection and innovation, we’d love to connect.

Requirements

• Active CPA or EA license is required
• At least 5 years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
• Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
• Excellent communication skills must be a team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in tax software

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in Taxation or MBA is preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical expertise to the tax team by supporting collaborative problem-solving and sharing insights across engagements
• Work alongside wealth advisors to help implement tax strategies that complement clients’ broader financial plans
• Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a consistent point of contact for planning and compliance needs
• Review and sign tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with attention to accuracy and alignment with client goals
• Assist in coordinating tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies
• Support process improvements by identifying efficiencies and contributing to the adoption of new tools and workflows
• Communicate clearly and effectively through client emails, technical memos, and planning documents
• Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication and shared client understanding

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
• Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level