Tax Manager - Business Tax Compliance and Advisory
About The Position
A Tax Manager leads the preparation, review, and delivery of federal and state tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients in professional services, technology, manufacturing and distribution, hospitality, and healthcare. The client base ranges from pre-revenue startups to businesses with up to $80 million in revenue and includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and family-owned businesses. The role involves identifying planning opportunities, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor. The Tax Manager also supervises and develops staff and senior associates, manages engagement timelines and budgets, resolves complex tax matters, and coordinates closely with CAAS, Audit, and Advisory teams. Strong technical, leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential in this high-volume environment. This position reports to the Tax Partner and is based in Kirkland, Washington, with a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in public accounting tax experience, including experience managing client engagements
- Experience reviewing tax returns and workpapers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations
- Experience serving individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and/or family-owned businesses
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CCH products
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and in organizing and prioritizing work assignments and ongoing duties
- Ability to communicate effectively and timely in writing and verbally with colleagues, clients, and other external partners
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Responsibilities
- Manage and review a portfolio of federal and state tax engagements from planning through completion
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
- Review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and family-owned businesses
- Oversee tax compliance for clients in professional services, technology, manufacturing and distribution, hospitality, and healthcare
- Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed accurately, timely, and within budget
- Identify opportunities to improve client tax positions and support long-term financial goals
- Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities within existing client relationships and supporting prospective client initiatives
- Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and deliver proactive guidance
- Supervise, train, and mentor staff and senior associates
- Assign work, establish timelines, monitor budgets, and manage engagement workflow
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong client relationships
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department managers
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dependent coverage
- Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible time off (PTO)
- 13 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
