Tax Director - Hybrid, Path to Partnership & Strong Benefits

Food Management Search; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Tax Director to lead tax strategy and compliance for a well-established CPA firm. This hybrid role combines home and office duties with significant client interaction and firm leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in public accounting, extensive estate and trust tax experience, and an active CPA license. Expect generous benefits, strong bonus potential, and a clear path toward Partnership as the practice grows.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with rising tax complexity.
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities (minimum 2 years).
• CPA license in good standing with the AICPA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of returns and examinations.
• Serve as SME in estate and trust tax.
• Manage larger returns and delegate to preparers as needed.
• Lead client meetings and tax planning with A&A department for large clients.
• Oversee client service with the Tax Manager or Partners' delegation.
• Communicate tax developments to firm personnel.
• Lead audits of tax examinations and represent clients when needed.
• Ensure accurate billing and collections.
• Stay current on tax law and firm positions.
• Prepare reports for Partners and participate in practice development.
• Travel to client sites; overtime may be required, especially Jan–Apr.

Skills

Public accounting tax expertise

Estate and trust tax

Client representation before tax-

Leadership & supervision

Tax research & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation preferred

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Tax Director to lead tax strategy and compliance for a well-established CPA firm. This hybrid role combines home and office duties with significant client interaction and firm leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in public accounting, extensive estate and trust tax experience, and an active CPA license. Expect generous benefits, strong bonus potential, and a clear path toward Partnership as the practice grows.