Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Attorney in Seattle, WA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting Methods

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager in the Accounting Methods group is pivotal in assisting companies to optimize their federal tax accounting methods. This includes areas such as IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration, and revenue deferral. The position involves helping both public and private companies identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. This role requires collaboration with colleagues across various business lines and with clients' leaders in tax, accounting, finance, operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments. Key responsibilities include:

Research:
- Identifying situations requiring research and conducting investigations on relevant topics.
- Confirming the accuracy of facts and sources.
- Preparing studies on tax implications and outlining alternative actions for clients.
- Composing research memos to support projects and transactions.
- Developing presentations for marketing and sales opportunities.

Tax Compliance:
- Ensuring client compliance with applicable authorities.
- Identifying options to minimize client tax and reporting burdens.
- Communicating risks related to "gray areas" to partners.
- Completing workpapers and tax return forms.
- Meeting firm risk management and tax quality control standards.
- Communicating with clients and relevant personnel regarding issues.

Tax Consulting:
- Developing and implementing solutions to maximize client tax benefits.
- Staying informed about developments affecting clients' tax accounting methods.
- Communicating with partners about optimizing these positions.
- Identifying process improvements regarding tax accounting methods.

Tax Controversy:
- Representing clients before tax authorities.
- Responding to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities on accounting methods issues.

Tax Specialization:
- Developing an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues regarding tax accounting methods.
- Identifying client opportunities and issues related to tax specializations other than accounting methods.

Strategy Development:
- Developing new strategies to advance the position of clients and the firm.
- Suggesting marketing approaches for new client acquisition.

Marketing and Business Development:
- Exhibiting thought leadership in Tax Accounting Methods.
- Working with partners and business development managers to develop and execute marketing plans.
- Building go-to-market strategies.
- Preparing and delivering presentations to pitch service capabilities.
- Preparing proposals, statements of work, and engagement letters.
- Researching tax topics related to transfer pricing.
- Working on teams to summarize and report on transfer pricing developments.
- Drafting tax alerts for external audiences.
- Creating slides for presentations to audiences.
- Preparing training materials and presenting topics to internal audiences.
- Working on special projects to develop the practice and improve processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervising and reviewing the work of Senior Associates and Associates on engagements.
- Ensuring training in required areas for team members.
- Evaluating team performance and assisting in setting goals for professional development.
- Delivering performance feedback and evaluations.
- Acting as a Career Advisor to team members.

Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Juris Doctorate (.) preferred.

Experience:
- Seven or more years of prior federal tax client service experience required.
- Experience supervising tax consulting professionals required.
- Experience with accounting methods preferred.
- Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions preferred.
- Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships preferred.

License/Certifications:
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) required.

Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word preferred.
- Experience with tax-related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems preferred.

Salary Information:
Individual salaries offered are determined by factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
- National Range: $99,750 - $262,500
- Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500
- Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

The role offers a comprehensive compensation package, including participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing a stake in the company’s success and an opportunity to enhance financial well-being.