Senior Tax Manager

About Hutchinson & Walter Hutchinson & Walter is a Bellevue-based CPA firm helping clients make confident, tax-smart decisions through exceptional tax compliance, advanced planning, estate and trust taxation, and sophisticated business advisory services.Founded in 1977, we have grown into one of the region’s established independent firms while remaining committed to something increasingly rare in public accounting: creating a place where great people build long-term careers.We are proud to be a 100% women- and minority-owned, owner-led CPA firm with a culture built on technical excellence, collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity.Why Join Us? We believe that when we take care of our people, they take care of our clients and our business.Our goal is to be the kind of workplace talented tax professionals are glad to be part of: challenging, supportive, intellectually engaging, and filled with people who enjoy doing excellent work together.We’re looking for a seasoned business-tax leader who knows the technical work inside and out, builds lasting trust with clients, and develops the people around them. You’ll lead a portfolio of business clients, oversee engagement teams, and play a key role in the firm’s leadership and growth.If you’re driven, highly detail-oriented, naturally curious, and enjoy working with other smart people who support one another’s success, we’d love to meet you.What Makes Us Different Real opportunities to grow into leadership and take on more responsibility over time — and for those who make a lasting impact, the potential to build toward ownershipExposure to sophisticated tax planning and consulting workCollaborative culture that values teaching and mentorshipStrong investment in training and professional developmentPeople-first culture focused on long-term careers, not burnoutA genuine commitment to continuous learning, where staying curious and sharpening your skills is part of how we workA team that genuinely cares about our workplace and our systems, and welcomes fresh ideas to make how we work betterPosition Overview As Senior Tax Manager, you will lead a portfolio of closely held businesses and their owners and serve as a senior technical resource for the firm, working directly with partners on complex compliance, planning, and consulting engagements.This role focuses on partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxation, leading engagement teams, developing staff and managers, and growing client relationships, with a clear opportunity to build and lead a client group.Responsibilities Serve as primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for a portfolio of business clients and their ownersLead complex compliance, planning, and consulting engagements from scoping and pricing through deliveryPerform detailed and final technical review of complex Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120, and related 1040, 1041, and state returns, with the opportunity to sign returnsAdvise on advanced entity matters, including partnership allocations and capital accounts, §704(c) and §754 adjustments, S corporation basis and distributions, and entity selection and restructuringDeliver proactive planning, including tax projections, owner compensation, transactions, succession, and M&AOversee multistate compliance, including nexus, apportionment, pass-through entity tax elections, and composite filingsRepresent clients before the IRS and state agencies on notices and examinationsOwn engagement economics: scope, budgets, pricing, billing, and realizationManage workflow and deadlines across your team; assign, prioritize, and review workSupervise, train, and evaluate managers, seniors, and staff, including coaching on advanced tax conceptsResearch complex technical issues and prepare clear written recommendationsCultivate new business from existing clients and referral sources; participate in business development and networkingPartner with firm leadership on process improvement, technology, and practice growthQualifications RequiredActive CPA license8+ years of recent public accounting experience with an emphasis on tax, including 3+ years in a manager or review roleDeep expertise in partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxationProven track record managing and growing a portfolio of client relationshipsExperience leading, supervising, and developing a team of tax professionalsAbility to manage multiple complex engagements and deadlinesStrong technical research, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skillsPreferredMulti-state and SALT experience, including pass-through entity tax electionsExperience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth ownersM&A, transaction, or restructuring experienceIRS and state representation experienceUnderstanding of international information reporting (e.g., Forms 5471, 8865, 8858)Familiarity with CCH Axcess and ProSystem fx EngagementStrong understanding of GAAP financial statementsExperience building or growing a client groupCompensation Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, leadership skills, and overall qualifications. The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000.Benefits Schedule: Hybrid (2–3 days remote); busy season around 50–55 hours, including some weekends, with lighter hours in the summerTime off: 4 weeks PTO to start, growing to 6 weeks after 5 years, plus 11 paid holidaysHealth: Firm pays 100% of employee premiums on our base medical plan, dental and vision, plus firm-paid life insurance; HSA and disability coverage available as voluntary optionsRetirement: 401(k) with 4% employer matchGrowth: Paid CPE and license fees, mentorship, upward mobilityExtras: Catered lunches in busy season, stocked kitchen, dog-friendly officeHow to Apply Apply through LinkedIn or email your resume to employment@hutchcpa.com.Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Hutchinson & Walter does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future and is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.No Third-Party Recruiters This position is being filled directly by Hutchinson & Walter. Unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies or recruiters will not be accepted.Equal Opportunity Employer Hutchinson & Walter is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.