Tax Director

Vaco has partnered with a Seattle- based client and they are looking to add a Tax Director to join their team.

Location: Seattle, WA- (in-office/ hybrid)

Salary: $170-190K + quarterly bonus

Job Summary: The Tax Director will manage the tax department, overseeing a Senior Manager and Senior Tax Accountant. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings for the business, affiliated companies, and owners (including trusts), as well as tax planning and support for business changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tax planning for new business activities
• Complete federal and state income tax returns, including analysis and support
• Prepare sales, use, excise, and property tax returns in-house
• Manage audits for federal, state, and local tax filings
• Respond to tax correspondence and research tax issues
• Calculate monthly tax reserves and prepare the annual tax provision for financial reporting
• Oversee cost segregation studies and ensure proper internal controls over tax accounting
• Lead and develop tax team members
• Support ongoing estate planning efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred)
• 7+ years of relevant experience (Pro System tax software experience a plus)
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply Today!