Tax Supervisor -Trust & Estates (Compliance Focused)

Job Description

Job Description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities.  Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently.  Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

BPM is looking for a Tax Supervisor within Trust & Estate (Compliance Focused) that will lead and support the preparation and review of fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for client service. This position emphasizes compliance over consulting. In this role you will

BPM Overview :

BPM is a full service accounting firm providing comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients globally.  We are one of the largest California-based accounting firms and have built our success by focusing on our clients and our people. Our client base encompasses a complex array of sophisticated clients that keep our staff intellectually challenged every day.

Our people-centered culture and firm motto “Because People Matter” has allowed us to be consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.  We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.

Learn more about BPM on  Glassdoor  or our key leaders on LinkedIn like Joe Kitts, Joni Fritsche, and Tami McInerney. You will likely meet some of these people during your interview process!

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and review federal and state fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041), estate tax returns (Form 706), and gift tax returns (Form 709).
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and estimated payments.
• Maintain compliance calendars and oversee tax deadlines for trust clients.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and coordinate with legal advisors as needed.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and review support.
• Collaborate with trust officers, attorneys, and wealth advisors to gather documentation and clarify tax positions.
• Stay current on tax laws and regulations affecting trusts and estates.
• Support BPM’s sustainability and digital-first initiatives through paperless workflows and remote collaboration.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.

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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.