Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Partnership Path Our client, a rapidly growing CPA and advisory firm with multiple offices throughout the Western United States, is seeking an experienced

Senior Tax Manager, CPA

to join its leadership team in

Seattle, Washington

.This is a unique opportunity that rarely comes to  addition to stepping into a key leadership role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to assume responsibility for an established client base as part of a planned transition from a retiring partner. For an ambitious tax professional with partnership aspirations, this creates a clear and accelerated path toward firm leadership and ownership.

The firm provides comprehensive tax planning, accounting, advisory, audit, payroll, and consulting services, working closely with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, investors, family groups, and closely held companies. Clients view the firm as a trusted strategic advisor rather than simply a tax compliance provider.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, advise, grow relationships, mentor professionals, and ultimately build equity in a thriving practice, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $150,000–$200,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Immediate client transition from a retiring partner
• Clear and realistic path to partnership
• Established book of business and strong referral network
• Highly visible leadership role within a growing firm
• Diverse and sophisticated client relationships
• Flexible and entrepreneurial culture
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Exceptional candidates with substantial public accounting leadership experience, client management expertise, and business-development capabilities may be considered above the posted compensation range

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will play a critical role in serving clients, developing staff, and helping drive the continued growth of the practice.

You'll advise entrepreneurs, executives, investors, family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning strategies designed to preserve wealth, reduce tax liabilities, and support long-term financial objectives.

• Lead complex tax planning engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses
• Develop proactive tax strategies that create measurable value for clients
• Review and oversee preparation of complex tax returns
• Provide strategic guidance on federal and multi-state tax matters
• Act as a trusted advisor on tax, business, and financial issues

• Mentor and develop tax professionals across the organization
• Review technical work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Help strengthen processes, efficiencies, and client service standards

• Manage and expand long-term client relationships
• Participate in the transition and retention of an existing client base
• Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client engagement
• Assist with networking, business development, and referral growth initiatives
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the tax practice

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience with individual, partnership, corporate, fiduciary, and high-net-worth tax engagements
• Proven client relationship management experience
• Exper…