Tax Manager, Manufacturing

Geffen Mesher & Company PC•Portland, OR

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Manager, Manufacturing leads and delivers high-quality federal, state, and local tax compliance and advisory services for manufacturing clients while serving as a key leader within engagement teams. This position builds strategic client relationships, applies deep technical expertise in manufacturing taxation, and develops high-performing teams — partnering with firm leadership to identify client needs, drive value-added solutions, and support the firm's growth and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 5+ years of recent public accounting experience in tax, with demonstrated progression in responsibility and experience serving manufacturing, industrial, or related commercial clients.
Broad exposure to federal and multi-state corporate and partnership taxation as applied to manufacturing businesses, including demonstrated experience with cost of goods sold analysis, inventory method elections, IRC Section 263A/UNICAP, accounting method changes, tax depreciation rules, R&D tax credits, and manufacturing deductions; must be eager to work across a variety of manufacturing tax matters.
Extensive technical proficiency in federal corporate and partnership tax compliance, multi-state income and franchise tax, IRC Section 199A pass-through deductions, IRC Section 41 R&D credits, cost segregation analysis, bonus depreciation and Section 179 planning, UNICAP computations, ASC 740 tax provisions, accounting method changes, and tax research and consulting across multi-entity manufacturing structures; working knowledge of transfer pricing concepts and GILTI implications for manufacturing clients.
Demonstrated supervisory and engagement leadership experience, including coaching and review of work performed by staff and senior associates.
Active CPA license strongly preferred (or ability to obtain in short order).
Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships and translate complex technical matters into clear, actionable insights.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and tax compliance software platforms (e.g., CCH Axcess Tax, Thomson Reuters UltraTax); adaptable to emerging technologies.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage tax engagements for manufacturing clients across the full engagement lifecycle — planning, issue identification, technical analysis, workpaper preparation, and final deliverable review and sign-off — ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and firm methodology, and preparing deliverables for shareholder review with accuracy and professional presentation tailored to the audience.
Evaluate and advise on federal and multi-state corporate and partnership tax matters for manufacturing clients, including entity structure considerations, UNICAP rules under IRC Section 263A, IRC Section 199A deductions, manufacturing-related tax credits (including R&D/IRC Section 41 credits and energy credits), tax depreciation planning, inventory accounting method elections (LIFO/FIFO), and multi-state income tax compliance; prepare and review workpapers supporting federal and state compliance filings.
Identify and advise on international tax matters relevant to manufacturing clients, including transfer pricing concepts, GILTI implications, and cross-border supply chain tax considerations; escalate complex international issues appropriately while maintaining engagement continuity.
Manage engagement economics with financial and operational discipline — overseeing pricing, budgeting, billing, scope management, staffing, and workflow efficiency across multiple concurrent engagements — while driving accountability and timely execution against profitability targets.
Develop relationships with client executives by proactively communicating throughout the year on engagement status, emerging issues, legislative and regulatory developments, and tax planning opportunities specific to manufacturing; help clients understand relevant industry trends and emerging issues, identify opportunities to enhance their tax positions, and leverage prior engagement history to improve continuity and client experience.
Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions, identify opportunities to connect client needs to GMCO's broader service offerings, and view all interactions — including networks and proposal opportunities — as potential avenues for business growth.
Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior associates through on-the-job coaching, internal CPE, engagement and annual performance evaluations, and career development guidance; coordinate scheduling, support recruitment of quality talent, model professionalism and work-life balance, and hold team members accountable to performance and deadlines.
Demonstrate and uphold core values including integrity, quality, innovation, stewardship, and inclusivity in all aspects of client service and team leadership.

Benefits

401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options and flexible working hours in the summer
Parking and Transit Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
On-site gym and locker room
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program