Tax Manager — Compliance & Advisory (Hybrid)

Sweeney Conrad; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 13 paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, WA seeks a Tax Manager to lead federal and state tax compliance and advisory engagements for a diverse client base, including startups and middle-market firms. The role emphasizes client relationships, staff development, and cross-team collaboration within CAAS, Audit, and Advisory groups.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience, CPA or EA credentials, and strong technical, communication, and project-management skills in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA).
• 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience including managing client engagements.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and workpapers for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts.
• Experience serving diverse client types.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CCH products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal and state tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop and maintain client relationships as trusted advisor.
• Review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts.
• Oversee tax compliance for clients in professional services, technology, manufacturing and distribution, hospitality, and healthcare.
• Manage multiple engagements with timelines and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve client tax positions.
• Contribute to business development within existing client relationships.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and industry trends.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and senior associates.
• Assign work, establish timelines, monitor budgets, and manage engagement workflow.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department managers.

Skills

CPA license

EA credential

Public tax exp

Tax return reviews

Client relations

MS Office

CCH products

Time management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CCH software

Job description

Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, WA seeks a Tax Manager to lead federal and state tax compliance and advisory engagements for a diverse client base, including startups and middle-market firms. The role emphasizes client relationships, staff development, and cross-team collaboration within CAAS, Audit, and Advisory groups.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience, CPA or EA credentials, and strong technical, communication, and project-management skills in a high-volume