Director, Tax Strategy

About Cresset

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s and Forbes among the nation’s top RIA firms, and as one of the industry’s best places to work,

• Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Position Summary

Cresset is seeking a Director of Tax Strategy to join our Tax Strategy team. This is a high-impact, client-facing advisory role focused exclusively on sophisticated income tax planning for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families. As a senior member of the team, the Director will design and implement advanced tax mitigation strategies that integrate with clients’ broader estate, investment, and philanthropic objectives.

This is a purely advisory position, with no responsibility for client tax return preparation or compliance work. The Director will engage directly with Cresset’s most complex clients, their family offices, external advisors, and internal stakeholders to provide deep technical insights and strategic guidance across a wide range of income tax matters. Areas of focus will include individual, trust, and pass-through entity taxation; planning for concentrated stock positions and equity compensation; and structuring family offices and closely held businesses.

Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will bring a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for building and scaling a best-in-class tax strategy offering. This role offers the opportunity to shape the evolution of the team’s capabilities, contribute to thought leadership, and elevate the client experience. The Director will report directly to the Managing Director, Head of Tax Strategy, and will be instrumental in shaping the long-term vision and growth of the tax practice within a dynamic and fast-growing organization.

Open to other locations including : New York, Denver, Minnetonka, West Palm Beach, San Francisco, and Denver.

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What We Offer :

At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range : $175,000 - $200,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses / certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, and all its respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, also conducts advisory business under the names of Cresset Sports & Entertainment, CH Investment Partners, and Cresset Capital. Cresset provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. Cresset also provides investment advisory services to investment vehicles investing in private equity, real estate, and other investment opportunities. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor. SEC registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training