Tax Manager

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As trusted advisors and dedicated partners, our highly motivated tax managers work with other team members to provide closely held companies and high net worth individuals with tax and accounting services (including planning, consulting, research, and compliance) that meet their present needs and help them secure a prosperous future. Tax managers have full client responsibility and play an integral role in developing our tax staff into future firm leaders.

They also represent

Sweeney Conrad in the community and develop referral relationships with professionals in related industries.

The Tax Manageris responsible for overseeing tax engagements, managing client relationships, and providing technical taxexpertiseto ensure high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience serving high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. The Tax Manager serves as the POC anda trusted advisor to clients, mentors and develops staff, manages engagement deadlines, and collaborates with firm leadership to support client and firm growth. Strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, anda commitment to exceptional client service are essential for success in this role.

This position reports directly tothe Tax Partner and is based in Kirkland, Washington, with a hybrid work schedule.

• Manage and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and other entities
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
• Review work prepared by associates and seniors, providing technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed accurately, timely, and within budget
• Identify opportunities to improve client tax positions and support long-term financial goals
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities within existing client relationships and supporting prospective client initiatives
• Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and deliver proactive guidance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department managers

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in public accounting tax experience, including experience managing client engagements
• Experience managing individual and entity client engagements
• Minimum…