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Empirical Wealth Management

Unbiased investment, tax, and financial planning

Tax Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$125k - $175k+ Incentive bonus
Senior
Master's, JD
San Mateo, CA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Walnut Creek, CA, USA | Portland, OR, USA
In Person
AccountingTax Accounting
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience with an extensive background in taxation.
  • A CPA or JD is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple client engagements and projects.
  • Proficiency in, or the ability to adapt quickly to, tax software and research tools such as CCH Axcess Tax, BNA Income Tax Planner, and CCH IntelliConnect.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Willingness and desire to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Review and sign off on federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and partnerships.
  • Manage existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
  • Oversee tax planning strategies for clients and run tax projections.
  • Prepare internal memos and written tax guidance, and correspond with IRS and state tax authorities.
  • Support and collaborate with the advisory team on tax-planning-related functions.
  • Manage workflow, budgets, and billings.
  • Evaluate and develop processes and procedures to improve tax department efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's degree in taxation is preferred.

About the company

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Empirical Wealth Management

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Empirical Wealth Management provides investment management, tax planning, and financial advisory services for high net worth individuals, families, nonprofits, and company retirement plans. It builds customized financial plans by combining academic research with hands-on experience and serves as a Personal Financial Advocate, delivering unbiased guidance within an overall strategy. The firm differentiates itself with a plan-first, client-focused approach and a commitment to unbiased, personalized advocacy rather than a traditional sales-focused model. Its goal is to help clients grow and protect their wealth by making prudent, well-supported financial decisions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • CNBC named Empirical a 2026 Elite Advisor, boosting recruiting and credibility.
  • Q2 2026 filings show 1,876 holdings and $6.85 billion in reported assets.
  • Recent stake changes in Meta, Netflix, and IBM signal active, visible portfolio management.

What critics are saying

  • Market downturns cut fee revenue fast; concentrated tech exposure amplifies client dissatisfaction.
  • Schwab, Fidelity, and large RIAs compress fees and steal affluent households by 2027.
  • Principal departures or platform integration failures would cripple referrals and outflows.

What makes Empirical Wealth Management unique

  • Seattle-based multi-office RIA with $10 billion AUM and national client reach.
  • Combines investment, tax, and financial advisory under one firm for complex households.
  • Academic-research-driven wealth management differentiates Empirical from pure portfolio managers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

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Franklin Templeton gatekeeper Curtis Elijah has left the firm to join Empirical Wealth Management, a Seattle, WA-based RIA.

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Empirical Finance LLC purchased a new stake in Skyline Champion in the 2nd quarter valued at about $395,000.

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Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC Acquires 363,000 Shares of Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG)

Empirical Finance LLC purchased a new stake in Scorpio Tankers in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $432,000.

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Aug 15th, 2023
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