Tax Partner - Spokane

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a Big 4 or large regional firm Tax Director or Partner looking to trade rigid corporate hierarchies and high-volume billable pressures for true client advisory and real work-life balance?

A premier public accounting firm in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Tax Partner to join our leadership team in Spokane, WA. In this role, you won't just sign returns—you will build deep, multi-generational tax relationships with local business owners, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

Why Make the Move?

• Relationship-First Focus: Move from transactional corporate client work to meaningful, high-touch advisory.
• Hybrid & Flexible Culture: Enjoy genuine autonomy, a manageable pace, and flexible work options.
• Direct Growth & Impact: Step into an influential leadership role with immediate client-facing ownership and strategic firm input.
• Thriving Location: Live and work in Spokane, WA—offering a vibrant urban core, easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life without the big-city grind.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary, trusted tax advisor for closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals across the Inland Northwest.
• Lead complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements across S-Corps, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, and HNW private clients.
• Mentor and develop team members while cultivating strong regional business relationships throughout Greater Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm experience strongly preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Deep expertise in middle-market pass-through entities, corporate tax, and private client tax planning.
• Passion for building personal relationships and leaving behind large-firm bureaucracy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary $200k-$250k (DOE) + performance bonuses / partner distribution model.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous 401(k) matching and retirement planning options.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and firm holidays.
• Complete coverage of professional dues, CPA license renewals, and continuing professional education (CPE).