Tax Manager-Commercial

Clark Nuber PS•Bellevue, WA
•$121,000 - $167,292

About The Position

Clark Nuber is hiring a Tax Manager for its commercial team. The role involves working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to design and execute tax strategies, manage tax engagements, and provide tax planning, compliance, and related business advice. The Tax Manager will build long-term client relationships and develop relationships in the regional business community to support new business and referrals. The manager oversees engagement planning, scheduling, monitoring, and review; delegates and reviews staff work; serves as a technical resource; and advises clients on IRS examinations, appeals, and other tax matters. The role also supports practice development, department initiatives, staff training, professional development, and staff mentoring. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or a combination of education and directly related work experience, and a CPA license or equivalent. The position requires at least five years of progressively responsible public accounting experience in taxation and compliance, as well as demonstrated experience as a supervisor or lead. A background check, including a credit check, may be required at any time to remain eligible for the role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or a combination of education and directly related work experience.
  • CPA license or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible public accounting experience demonstrating expertise in taxation and compliance.
  • Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor or lead.
  • Must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, monitor, and review tax compliance engagements.
  • Delegate tasks to assigned staff, communicate with clients and colleagues, clarify assignments, respond to questions, and review completed work.
  • Review staff tax returns and work papers for accuracy and compliance with professional and organizational standards, codes, and regulations, and approve returns for processing.
  • Provide technical guidance and feedback to staff, research tax issues, and communicate research results to staff or clients.
  • Provide clients with business advice related to tax planning, compliance, and related areas.
  • Assist clients with IRS examinations, appeals, and other practices by researching and analyzing tax issues and preparing technical tax memoranda.
  • Manage client relationships through ongoing communication, timely responses, schedule and timeline reviews, and communication of deadlines.
  • Support practice development and firm growth, including preparing and presenting client proposals, attending networking events, and gathering information about potential clients.
  • Participate in Tax department administrative duties and initiatives that support efficiency and compliance with professional standards.
  • Present in-house technical training for staff and attend CPE courses for professional development.
  • Mentor and support staff by providing informal feedback during engagements and formal written feedback at their conclusion.

Benefits

  • Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
  • Subsidized dependent coverage, with benefits starting on the first day.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually.
  • Sabbatical program for tenured employees.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Coverage for licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees.
  • Matching 401(k).
  • Annual profit-sharing.
  • Special performance bonuses.
  • On-the-spot recognition rewards.
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