Tax Manager

Massie and Company, PLLC; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Massie and Company, PLLC in Battle Ground, WA specializes in real estate and construction tax and advisory services. The Tax Manager is a full-time, on-site role responsible for managing tax engagements for corporations, partnerships and individuals. You will oversee preparation, planning, and compliance while mentoring staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong tax planning and strategy development for business and individual clients.
• Tax compliance oversight across federal, state, and local filings.
• Tax preparation and review for entities common in real estate and construction (C corps, S corps, partnerships).
• Knowledge of tax law and regulatory environment affecting construction businesses.
• Solid foundation in general tax principles and public accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax engagements for corporate, partnership, and individual clients.
• Lead tax planning initiatives and ensure timely, accurate filings.
• Research and interpret tax law and industry regulations.
• Supervise staff, provide feedback, and mentor team members.
• Manage client relationships and identify advisory opportunities to support growth and risk management.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and industry practices to maintain high-quality service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA license preferred

Job description

Company Description

Massie and Company, PLLC is a specialized CPA firm dedicated to serving the real estate and construction industry through high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services. The firm focuses exclusively on the unique financial and regulatory needs of real estate and construction businesses, building long-term partnerships based on trust and results.

Team members receive ongoing education and training tailored to real estate and construction, combining hands-on experience with technical expertise. Clients range from residential home builders to heavy civil contractors, commercial general contractors, and federal government contractors, with revenues from $1M to $250M. This industry focus offers professionals the opportunity to develop niche expertise and work with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Role Description

The Tax Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Battle Ground, WA. This position is responsible for managing and reviewing tax engagements for clients, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals.

Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing tax preparation and compliance, leading tax planning initiatives, researching and interpreting tax law, and ensuring filings meet regulatory standards and deadlines. The Tax Manager will supervise and mentor staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with partners to identify advisory opportunities that support client growth and risk management. The role also involves monitoring changes in tax regulations and industry practices to maintain high-quality, proactive service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in tax planning and tax strategy development for business and individual clients.
• Candidates should possess skills in tax compliance, including oversight of filings and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Candidates should possess skills in tax preparation and review for entities common in the construction industry (e.g., C corps, S corps, partnerships).
• Candidates should possess knowledge of tax law and the broader tax regulatory environment affecting construction businesses.
• Candidates should possess a solid foundation in general tax principles and practices relevant to public accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred; bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Several years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, ideally with real estate and construction or project-based clients.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience supervising staff, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build collaborative, long-term client relationships.