Tax Senior Manager

About the Firm

CFS is working with a regional accounting firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join their tax department. They are a well-established firm with a people-first culture. They understand that public accounting is a demanding profession, which is why they've built a culture that respects your time, values your contributions, and supports a healthy work-life balance. This firm offers remote flexibility with a focus on results, not hours, and a generous PTO policy so you can recharge.

This firm will support your growth and empower you to shape your own career path. You'll have access to excellent resources, mentorship programs, and ongoing development opportunities. You'll be a part of a respectful, supportive, and easygoing team that collaborates to achieve common goals and celebrates each other's successes.

Main Responsibilities

As a Tax Senior Manager on their Business Tax team, you'll focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with their clients, primarily closely held family groups and their individual owners. In this role, you will :

Lead and manage client relationships, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.

Provide high-level review and strategic oversight on complex tax engagements, including forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1040.

Mentor and develop Tax Managers and staff, providing technical guidance and performance feedback to help them grow into future leaders of the firm.

Serve as a subject matter expert on complex tax issues, developing innovative solutions and staying current on evolving tax laws to provide proactive advice to clients..

Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather necessary information and complete projects efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Active CPA license.

At least 7 years of recent public accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a senior manager capacity.

Proven experience reviewing (not just preparing) business tax returns, including consolidated and multi-state returns.

Experience with due diligence on mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Familiarity with foreign reporting forms (e.g., Form 5471, 5472, FBAR, 8865, 1042).

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and modern tax software.

Location : Portland - Remote flexibility for a PNW based candidate

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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