Tax Manager

Empirical Wealth Management; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan + Match

Job summary

Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and planning for clients. You will review federal and state returns, manage client relationships, oversee tax strategies and projections, and prepare memos for IRS and state authorities.

Join a collaborative tax practice that values technical excellence and teamwork. CPA or JD is required with 5+ years in public accounting; Master’s in taxation preferred; salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience with tax focus.
• CPA or JD required; Master’s in taxation preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and projects.
• Proficiency with tax software and research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to be a collaborative team member.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on federal and state returns for various entities.
• Manage existing and develop new client relationships.
• Oversee tax planning strategies and run projections.
• Prepare internal memos and tax guidance; liaise with IRS/state authorities.
• Collaborate with advisory team on tax planning functions.
• Manage workflow, budgets and billings.
• Improve tax department processes and efficiency.

Skills

Public accounting taxation

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA or JD

Master’s in taxation (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

BNA Income Tax Planner

CCH IntelliConnect

Job description

We are seeking a talented tax professional to join the firm’s tax practice. As a Tax Manager, you will be expected to be the lead team member for tax compliance and tax planning for some of the firm’s clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and partnerships
• Manage existing and build new client relationships
• Oversee tax planning strategies for clients and run tax projections
• Prepare internal memos, written tax guidance, and correspond with IRS and state tax authorities
• Support and collaborate with the advisory team on tax planning related functions
• Manage workflow, budgets, and billings
• Evaluate and develop processes and procedures to improve tax department efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience with an extensive background in taxation
• CPA or JD required; Master’s in taxation preferred
• Ability to manage multiple client engagement and projects
• Proficiency in or ability to adapt quickly to new tax software and research tools (i.e., CCH Axcess Tax, BNA Income Tax Planner, and CCH IntelliConnect)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Willingness and desire to be part of a team

Compensation

• Salary range: $125,000 – 200,000
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance for employees are 100% paid for by the company
• 401(k) Plan + match

Our Culture

Empirical is truly unique. We believe that each employee is a valuable contributor to the overall effectiveness of the firm. The sharing of concepts and ideas is paramount to the growth of each employee, so we believe in cultivating an environment that promotes collaborative development. Our employees are passionate about the work they do and want to inspire that work ethic into those around them. We are a hard-working, high-performance, no-excuse team of 100 professionals who together want to take charge of our careers alongside the opportunity that Empirical offers.