Tax Director (Hybrid) — Path to Partnership & Big Bonus

Kingfisher Recruiting; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Tax Director for a hybrid role combining work from home and office in a well established regional CPA firm. You will lead complex tax reviews, oversee returns, and act as the estate and trust tax expert while guiding a team of preparers and partnering with senior staff.

The role emphasizes client meetings, proactive tax planning, and staying current with tax developments. Requires 7–10 years public accounting, CPA license and ongoing education, with potential

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with tax complexity and research.
• At least two years' experience representing clients before tax authorities.
• Minimum one year supervising tax preparers with emphasis on estate and trust taxation.
• CPA license in good standing and 40 hours of CE annually.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all returns and examinations.
• Serves as subject matter expert in estate and trust tax.
• Leads larger tax returns and delegates to preparers as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning with partners.
• Manages client service for tax department clients.
• Communicates tax developments to firm personnel.
• Represents clients before taxing authorities when required.
• Ensures accurate billing and collections.
• Maintains knowledge of tax policy and economic trends.
• Prepares reports and evaluates tax software.
• Participates in practice development with referrals and industry activities.
• Occasional travel; overtime may be required, especially Jan-Apr.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Tax Director for a hybrid role combining work from home and office in a well established regional CPA firm. You will lead complex tax reviews, oversee returns, and act as the estate and trust tax expert while guiding a team of preparers and partnering with senior staff.

The role emphasizes client meetings, proactive tax planning, and staying current with tax developments. Requires 7–10 years public accounting, CPA license and ongoing education, with potential