Senior Tax Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Mentorship

Archer Lewis; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Matching Program

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

7 Company‑Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary

Job summary

Archer Lewis is seeking a strategic tax leader to oversee compliance, planning, and strategy for the firm and its clients. You’ll apply deep tax expertise while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.

You will lead and mentor a tax team, improve processes, and balance high‑level oversight with hands‑on client service, strengthening long‑term client relationships and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation strongly preferred.
• Embraces AI and emerging technologies for efficiency and client service.
• Continuing professional education and active licensure maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead the tax department team, including senior and staff accountants.
• Mentor, and manage the tax department, including performance management, delegation, training, and staff development.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing environment that emphasizes accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation and review of federal, state, local, and, where applicable, international tax returns.
• Ensure compliance across entity types including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
• Monitor filing deadlines, review returns and workpapers, and maintain strong quality control standards.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for business owners and high‑net‑worth individuals, including entity structuring, transactions, and projections.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex tax matters and oversee technical tax research and documentation.
• Track changes in tax legislation and communicate implications to clients and internal teams.
• Manage federal and state tax audits, acting as the primary liaison with taxing authorities and guiding clients through resolution and appeals.
• Oversee income tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and audit coordination.
• Identify and implement process improvements and leverage tax technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data management.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagements

Tax planning

Regulatory compliance

Tax research

Tax technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

Master’s degree in Taxation (MST or MTax)

Tools

CCH

Thomson Reuters

GoSystem

Excel

Job description

Archer Lewis is seeking a strategic tax leader to oversee compliance, planning, and strategy for the firm and its clients. You’ll apply deep tax expertise while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.

You will lead and mentor a tax team, improve processes, and balance high‑level oversight with hands‑on client service, strengthening long‑term client relationships and firm growth.