Tax Director

Baker Tilly•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers. This role is for a Tax Director who is interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms and focusing on one industry sector to become an expert for clients. The position offers the ability to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will be a mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in business, master's or advanced degree desirable.
EA, CPA, or JD required.
Eight (8) + years’ experience providing tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm.
Five (5)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills.
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
Be a valued tax business advisor, lead client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational.
Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740.
Research various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration.
Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas.
Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
Invest in professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.