Manager - Tax and Consulting

Description

Are you prepared for an exciting role that provides the opportunity to learn and grow with an amazing team of professionals, participate in planned career development, and build individual client relationships?

We’re looking for a Tax & Consulting Manager who is passionate about building relationships, leading with purpose, and helping clients succeed. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our Business Owner Group Tax Team, working closely with local business owners to deliver strategic solutions that make an impact.

As a Tax and Consulting Manager, you may qualify for VSH’s Emerging Leaders Program and our Path-to-Partner Program - exclusive opportunities designed for professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and align with our firm’s long-term vision.

If you're looking to make an impact on businesses and drive their sustainable growth, continue reading and discovering more about this important role.

Responsibilities

· Collaborate with Partners and Senior Managers to develop and lead our real estate niche at VSH, playing an integral role in our long-term vision as an independent advisory-first firm.

· Conduct detailed tax return reviews and deliver review notes that develop junior staff and interns.

· Mentor and develop team members to ensure their long-term success.

· Utilize your experience to provide consulting services to clients with real estate investments, and work with developers and contractors across multiple ownership structures.

· Leverage your client service skills by being responsive and accessible to clients.

· Manage engagement workflow, team resources, and billing.

· Ensure self and team members comply with firm policies and procedures.

· Clearly frame issues to be researched and able to present final analysis.

· Provide quality tax planning that encompasses the clients’ full business objectives and individual needs.

· Organize client engagements from onset and ensure smooth project management that meets the clients budget constraints.

· Communicate expectations and procedures to tax preparers and senior accountants effectively and efficiently.

Benefits:

· Bonus Plan participation

· Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

· SIMPLE Retirement with 4% matching

· 4 weeks PTO

· 9 Holidays

· Flexible Schedule

· Hybrid Work Arrangement

· Paid Continuing Professional Education

· Paid CPA License Fees

· Flex Fridays in July

· Free Parking

Signing Bonus: $20,000 

· $5,000 upon hire; remaining paid in equal installments over 2 years

· Does not apply to recruiter – based hires

Requirements

· 4+ years of recent experience working in public accounting.

· Licensed Washington State CPA.

· U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

· Ability to learn new software and champion technology initiatives.

Location: Whatcom or Skagit office (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

About VSH 

VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Burlington. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specialize in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all.

Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success!

More info on becoming a part of the VSH team. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

AI Disclaimer

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