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Mid-Level

Tax Director - West Coast (Client Development)

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Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors

Compensation

$170,000 - $200,000/year

Remote, USA
Remote
Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*

Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

 

Job Summary:

 

The firm is seeking a Tax Director with deep technical expertise and a demonstrated ability to support business‑development initiatives. This role is designed for an experienced tax professional who excels in client‑facing environments and is motivated to contribute directly to the firm’s efforts to expand assets under management (AUM). The position offers the opportunity to work with high‑net‑worth (HNW) and ultra‑high‑net‑worth (UHNW) clients in a collaborative, supportive environment without the pressures of billable hours or involvement in audit or assurance work.

The Tax Director will play a central role in advancing the firm’s growth strategy by providing tax expertise throughout the prospecting and client‑development process. In addition to delivering high‑quality tax planning and analysis, the individual in this role will help articulate the firm’s value proposition, identify tax‑related planning opportunities, and support the conversion of prospects into long‑term client relationships. The position requires a high level of professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

 

 

Essential Job Functions for this role include:

• Partner with the Client Development team by providing tax expertise for prospect meetings, proposals, presentations, and client retention initiatives

• Research, analyze, and review individual, corporate and partnership tax returns for HNW and UHNW clients
• Lead a niche responsibility such as our UHNW client segmentation or highly complex tax law subject matter expertise
• Provide insight on clients’ current entity structures, family businesses, corporate tax issues and philanthropic strategies
• Review and analyze sophisticated models of wealth transfer and philanthropic strategies for clients, incorporating federal and state income and estate tax consequences
• Independently review and summarize planning documents (e.g., Irrevocable Trusts, operating agreements) to create an analysis of current planning strategies and provide feedback and recommendations
• Assist with the advancement of technical knowledge and mentorship of less experienced tax team members
• Identify tax‑related opportunities that enhance client relationships and support the firm’s business development strategies
• Participate in client and prospect conversations to help articulate tax planning value and support overall client experience goals
• All other duties as assigned

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