Tax Partner

MDS Search; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

CPE & dues coverage

Job summary

MDS Search represents a premier public accounting firm seeking a Tax Partner to join its leadership team in Spokane, WA. You will move beyond returns to become a trusted advisor for closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth clients.

Lead tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements, mentor staff, and help shape firm strategy while enjoying a hybrid, flexible culture and a high quality of life in Spokane.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• Expertise in middle-market pass-through entities, corporate tax, and private client tax planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and lead teams.
• Experience with S-Corps, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, and HNW clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary tax advisor for closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Lead complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements across S-Corps, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, and HNW private clients.
• Mentor and develop team members while cultivating strong regional business relationships throughout Greater Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Skills

Tax advisory

Leadership

Client relationship building

Public accounting experience

Education

CPA license

Job description

Are you a Big 4 or large regional firm Tax Director or Partner looking to trade rigid corporate hierarchies and high-volume billable pressures for true client advisory and real work-life balance?

A premier public accounting firm in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Tax Partner to join our leadership team in Spokane, WA. In this role, you won't just sign returns—you will build deep, multi-generational tax relationships with local business owners, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

Why Make the Move?

• Relationship-First Focus: Move from transactional corporate client work to meaningful, high-touch advisory.
• Hybrid & Flexible Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy, a manageable pace, and flexible work options.
• Direct Growth & Impact: Step into an influential leadership role with immediate client-facing ownership and strategic firm input.
• Thriving Location: Live and work in Spokane, WA—offering a vibrant urban core, easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life without the big-city grind.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary, trusted tax advisor for closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals across the Inland Northwest.
• Lead complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements across S-Corps, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, and HNW private clients.
• Mentor and develop team members while cultivating strong regional business relationships throughout Greater Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm experience strongly preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Deep expertise in middle-market pass-through entities, corporate tax, and private client tax planning.
• Passion for building personal relationships and leaving behind large-firm bureaucracy.
• Highly competitive base salary + performance bonuses / partner distribution model.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous 401(k) matching and retirement planning options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and firm holidays.
• Complete coverage of professional dues, CPA license renewals, and continuing professional education (CPE).