Associate Financial Planner

Summary / Objective

Reporting to Financial Planners and Partners, the Associate Financial Planner is responsible for directly supporting the Planning Team with all aspects of the client relationship and implementation of the client’s financial plan, which include management of both internal and external workflows.

Essential Functions

In conjunction with the Data Input Specialist, prepare and update all consult files for each client’s annual meeting

Assist the Financial Planner with planning opportunities for the client

Assist the Financial Planner and client on implementation items from consult or as needed throughout the year

Promptly respond to client questions through email and phone calls

Review of annual income tax returns and complete year-end tax projections

Responsibilities & Duties

Financial analysis and tax planning for each business unit that the client owns

Participation with the Financial Planner during annual client meetings

Reconciliation of each client’s current investment asset allocation

Retirement plan analysis and optimization based on annual objectives of each client

Correspond with internal departments as well as outside vendors to assist the client in implementation of their financial plan

Assist with the Data Input Specialist’s training and onboarding needs on an as-needed basis

Review the Data Input Specialist’s work for accuracy

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Tax required

A CPA / CPA Candidate (Certified Public Accountant), CFP / CFP Candidate (Certified Financial Planner), or CFA / CFA Candidate (Certified Financial Analyst) required

2+ years of experience in public accounting or its equivalent preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in MS Excel

Travel

No travel is required.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m., although additional hours may be required in order to complete work timely and accurately. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. Regular in-office presence may be required for the first 6 months or until proficiency in the role is demonstrated. Once training is completed, this is a hybrid role that allows for remote flexibility with an in-office presence at least 3 days per week (typically Monday, Thursday, and Friday) or as business need dictates.

Job Compensation & Benefits

Through our competitive compensation and benefits program, we seek to attract, retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors, including but not limited the size of our Firm, our financial position, the industry, business objectives, market salary information, benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law), and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.

Compensation

Minimum : $80,000 - Maximum : $120,000

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break

Safe Harbor 401k Plan

Generous Employer HSA Contributions

Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses / Renewals

Continuing Education Resources

Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as :

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)

Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)

Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)

Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)

USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)

Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)

Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)

Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)

Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100 : Firms to Watch (2020)

Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Dallas Business Journal - Top Accounting Firms (2018)

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com . Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.