Tax Director: Strategic Advisor for Middle-Market Clients

Baker Tilly; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Director in the Seattle/Everett area to lead federal tax compliance and advisory services for middle-market clients. You will work with firm leadership, mentor staff, and drive business development while delivering high-quality tax solutions.

The role offers autonomy over scheduling and career growth within a leading CPA advisory firm that serves mid-market clients nationwide. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in business, master’s or advanced degree desirable.
• EA, CPA, or JD required.
• Eight (8) + years’ experience providing tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm.
• Five (5)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
• Be a valued tax business advisor, lead client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational.
• Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740.
• Research various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration.
• Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Skills

Management

Analytical

Organization

Interpersonal

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or law

EA, CPA, or JD required

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Director in the Seattle/Everett area to lead federal tax compliance and advisory services for middle-market clients. You will work with firm leadership, mentor staff, and drive business development while delivering high-quality tax solutions.

The role offers autonomy over scheduling and career growth within a leading CPA advisory firm that serves mid-market clients nationwide. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are emphasized.