Tax Director - Path to Partnership + 5% 401k

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

5% 401K employer contribution

Diverse client base

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting presents an opportunity for a Tax Director with a proven public accounting background to lead technical tax work and client engagements for diverse industries in the region. You will act as a subject matter expert, manage a team of tax professionals, and guide planning, compliance, and examinations with a strategic, growth-oriented mindset.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with Partners, while offering strong benefits, bonus potential, and a

Qualifications

• 7–10 years public accounting tax experience with progression in complexity.
• 2+ years representing clients before tax authorities.
• 1+ year supervising tax preparers.
• CPA license active and in good standing; MBA/advanced degrees preferred.
• Continuing education of 40 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical review and approval of tax returns and examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert in tax discipline or industry.
• Manage client service to ensure timely, within-budget deliverables.
• Supervise and delegate to tax preparers and staff.
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning for large clients.
• Mentor staff, develop training, and oversee staff performance.
• Billing, collections, and adherence to firm philosophy on tax matters.
• Monitor tax developments affecting clients and firm practices.
• Travel to client offices and participate in seminars as needed.
• Support practice development through referrals and industry activities.

Skills

Tax planning

Client service

Staff supervision

Training/coaching

Budgeting/billing

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in taxation

CPA license

AICPA membership

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting presents an opportunity for a Tax Director with a proven public accounting background to lead technical tax work and client engagements for diverse industries in the region. You will act as a subject matter expert, manage a team of tax professionals, and guide planning, compliance, and examinations with a strategic, growth-oriented mindset.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with Partners, while offering strong benefits, bonus potential, and a