Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Attorney in Seattle, WA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting Methods

Job Responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager in the Accounting Methods group, the primary responsibilities include helping companies optimize federal tax accounting methods, which encompasses IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration, and revenue deferral. The role involves working with both public and private companies to identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. The clients are from various industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products. The role requires innovation and collaboration with colleagues across different business lines and with client leaders in various departments including tax, accounting, finance, operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Key job duties include:

Research:
- Identify situations that require research and conduct investigations on identified topics.
- Confirm the accuracy of facts and sources.
- Prepare studies on tax implications and outline alternative courses of action for clients.
- Compose effective research memos and develop presentations for marketing and sales opportunities.

Tax Compliance:
- Ensure clients comply with applicable authorities.
- Identify options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens.
- Identify “gray areas” and communicate related risks to partners.
- Complete appropriate workpapers and tax return forms.
- Ensure firm risk management and tax quality control standards are met.
- Communicate with clients and appropriate personnel regarding any issues.

Tax Consulting:
- Develop, recommend, and implement solutions to provide clients with maximum tax benefits.
- Stay informed of developments affecting clients’ tax accounting methods positions and communicate effective approaches to partners.
- Identify and assist in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits.
- Identify process improvements for identifying, documenting, and supporting STS Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals.

Tax Controversy:
- Represent clients before tax authorities.
- Respond effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues.

Tax Specialization:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of tax accounting methods issues and opportunities.
- Identify client opportunities and issues related to tax specializations other than accounting methods.

Strategy Development:
- Develop new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients and the company.
- Suggest marketing approaches for new client acquisition.

Marketing and Business Development:
- Exhibit thought leadership in Tax Accounting Methods.
- Work with partners and managers to develop and execute an effective marketing plan.
- Build effective go-to-market strategies.
- Identify opportunities and prepare presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients.
- Prepare proposals, statements of work, and engagement letters.
- Research various tax topics related to transfer pricing.
- Work on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developments.
- Draft tax alerts for external audiences and create presentation slides.
- Prepare training materials and present to internal audiences.
- Work on special projects to develop the practice and improve processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise and review the work of Senior Associates and Associates.
- Ensure team members are well-trained.
- Evaluate performance and assist in professional development.
- Deliver performance feedback and complete evaluations.
- Act as 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.
- Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals required.
- Experience with accounting methods preferred.
- Experience preparing and/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:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word preferred.
- Experience with tax-related software and research databases such as Caseware and GoSystems preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge and skills in tax accounting methods commensurate with experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior analytical and research skills.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel.
- Ability to cultivate a positive team environment and contribute to professional development.
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary ,500
Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500
Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

The company is committed to helping people thrive every day, offering flexibility and opportunities for advancement. The company culture emphasizes making meaningful connections and being true to oneself while making a positive difference in the world. The company is an ESOP company, offering a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership, enhancing financial well-being without employee contributions. The firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders, focusing on diverse perspectives, empowering team members, and celebrating innovation. The company provides assurance, tax, and advisory services across the . and globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.