Tax Senior Manager - Corporations (Seattle)

Responsibilities

As a Tax Senior Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):

• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10–20% of your time
• Drive growth and profitability of industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice – approximately 30–40% of your time
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc. – approximately 20–40% of your time
• Train and develop staff members
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high‑value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan
• Review research findings to ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned

Some travel may be required. All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
• 8 or more years of public accounting experience working with C Corp clients or equivalent in law firms or industry
• Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740
• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
• Ability to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business
• Ability to generate new business and extend service opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management and critical thinking skills
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus
• Fluent in French (Français), German (Deutsch), Japanese (日本語) or Mandarin (普通话) for speaking, writing and reading, with a deep understanding of the culture and business practices within the country of fluency
• Proven track record of managing relationships with large non‑US companies with significant operations in North America

Compensation

Compensation Range: $126,100 – $253,000. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at View phone number on apply.placed-app.com or email View email address on apply.placed-app.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry‑level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F‑1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college or university graduate possessing 1–2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a similar role, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, additional information is available upon request.