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

Henderson Group Recruiting; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting seeks a Tax Director to join a leading regional CPA firm. The role blends home and office work with generous benefits, including significant bonuses and a 5% 401(k) employer match, plus a fast track to Partnership.

The position requires senior-level tax expertise, including estate and trust taxation, with responsibilities spanning review, planning, client leadership, and examinations. Travel and long hours peak season are expected.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with progression in tax complexity
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities (minimum 2 years)
• Experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers with emphasis on estate and trust taxation

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of all tax returns and governmental examinations
• Serve as SME in estate and trust tax
• Lead larger tax returns and delegate to tax preparers
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning to assist with larger clients
• Oversee client service for clients handled by Tax Manager or delegated by Partners
• Communicate tax developments to firm personnel
• Manage governmental tax examinations and represent before authorities
• Ensure accurate billing and collections
• Maintain knowledge of firm philosophy on tax matters
• Monitor economic and political trends affecting tax
• Prepare reports for Partners
• Research tax software and recommend to Partners
• Participate in practice development through referrals and industry involvement
• Occasional travel for client meetings and seminars
• Overtime during busy season (Jan 1–Apr 15) possibly >55 hours/week

Skills

Public accounting

Estate and trust tax

Tax research

Client representation before taxings

Supervisory experience

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation (preferred)

CPA license

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting seeks a Tax Director to join a leading regional CPA firm. The role blends home and office work with generous benefits, including significant bonuses and a 5% 401(k) employer match, plus a fast track to Partnership.

The position requires senior-level tax expertise, including estate and trust taxation, with responsibilities spanning review, planning, client leadership, and examinations. Travel and long hours peak season are expected.