Tax Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

5% 401(k) employer match

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to join a well-established regional CPA firm in Bremerton, WA. The role emphasizes staff mentorship, tax planning, and timely delivery of client returns.

The position offers competitive benefits, strong work-life balance, and potential bonuses with a 5% employer 401(k) contribution. Partnership track is noted in growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of public accounting experience with increasing tax complexity.
• Minimum of one year supervising tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's in taxation preferred.
• CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves all tax returns and handles complex governmental examinations.
• Leads larger tax returns and delegates to tax preparers as needed.
• Advises clients with advanced technical tax skills and meets deadlines.
• Manages client service, billing, and collaboration with partners on large engagements.
• Mentors staff and supervises Tax Department performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Job description

TAX MANAGER

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, and a fast track to Partnership!

The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
• Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.