Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Attorney in Seattle, WA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Manager, Specialized Tax Services Partnerships

Job Responsibilities:

Tax Specialization:
- Maintain and develop an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding partnership taxation.

Research:
- Identify when research is needed, clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched, and clearly and concisely report the analysis.
- Identify complex issues to be researched by the engagement team and provide research methodology for an efficient research process.
- Train associates and senior associates on research skills and help to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis.
- Involve firm specialists, as appropriate.

Tax Consulting:
- Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.
- Apply the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions.
- Maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing client taxes while managing risk.
- Implement applicable company strategies and manage client expectations.

Tax Specialization:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding partnership taxation.
- Participate in organizing and conducting effective external CPE training sessions in an area of specialization, involving company specialists, at a minimum of once per year.
- Train and mentor associates, senior associates, and managers.
- Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise associates and senior associates on all projects.
- Review work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments.
- Train associates and senior associates on how to use all current software tools.
- Act as a career advisor to associates and senior associates.
- Schedule and manage the workload of associates and senior associates.
- Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

Education and Experience Information:

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics preferred.
- Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.

Experience:
- Five or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience required.
- Specialized partnership experience required.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Private equity experience, both fund and portfolio company levels, preferred.

License/Certifications:
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations) preferred.
- Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role preferred.

Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
- Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
- Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals.
- Ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships.
- Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with company and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel.
- Executive presence and ability to act as the primary ,000
Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000
Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000