Tax Manager - Private Client Services

Are you energized by working in a collaborative environment where critical thinking is valued and rewarded? Do you thrive on building long-term relationships with diverse and dynamic clients? If so, we invite you to explore our Tax Manager opportunity on our Private Client Services team.

In this role, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to design and execute comprehensive tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and their affiliated entities. You’ll play a key role in advising clients on ways to optimize their family wealth and business success, providing meaningful insights that make a lasting impact. Tax Managers will report to the office each week in Bellevue, WA. Candidates needs to live in the greater Seattle area.

At Clark Nuber, professional and personal growth aren’t just goals—they’re part of our culture. We offer extensive continuing education and career development resources to help you thrive. As a Tax Manager, you’ll also build relationships within the regional business community, generating new business and referrals. Strong people skills and a knack for relationship building are essential.

Some essential functions of the job are but not limited to:

• Manage Tax engagements by planning, scheduling, monitoring and reviewing compliance engagements.  Delegate tasks to assigned staff, regularly communicate with clients and other Clark Nuber staff, respond to questions, clarify assignments and review work completed. 
• Review the work performed by staff including tax returns and work papers to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional and organizational standards, as well as codes and regulations.  Approve to process returns.
• Serve as technical resource to assigned staff through careful review and feedback on work product(s).  Research technical issues and communicate results of research to staff or client.
• Provide consulting services to clients to provide business advice related to tax planning and compliance and related areas.  Assist clients with all aspects of IRS examinations, appeals and other practices which include researching and analyzing tax issues, writing technical tax memoranda.
• Manage client relationships through active and on-going communication, responding promptly to questions and inquiries, review schedules and timelines and communicate deadlines to clients. 
• Participate in activities which support practice development and firm growth strategies and goals.  Assist in the preparation and presentation of new client proposals, attend networking events, and gather information for potential new clients.
• Participate in administrative duties/initiatives for the Tax department as assigned which support efficiency and compliance with professional standards.  Present in-house technical training for staff that supports organizational needs.  Attend CPE courses for required professional development.  
• Mentor and support staff assigned to each engagement by providing informal feedback during the engagement and formal, written feedback at the end of the engagement.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience. CPA license or equivalent.

Experience:  5+ years’ progressively more responsible assignments in public accounting where expertise in taxation and compliance can be demonstrated.  Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor or lead. You must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this role.

Tax Managers will report to the office each week in Bellevue, WA. Candidates needs to live in the greater Seattle area.

Salary Range: $121,000 minimum to $167,292 maximum salary range USD

Benefits: At Clark Nuber, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally from day one. Here's what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We offer fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees. Dependent coverage is subsidized, with all benefits starting on your first day.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy 10 paid holidays, up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually, and a sabbatical program for tenured employees—because we value work-life integration. We provide paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.
• Professional Growth: We’re committed to your development. We cover licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees to help you grow your career.
• Financial Wellness: Our benefits include a matching 401(k), annual profit-sharing, special performance bonuses, and on-the-spot recognition rewards.

At Clark Nuber, we foster a culture of excellence, flexibility, and continuous learning—because when you thrive, we all do.

Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our business objectives and clients, and recognized for their individual and team contributions. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and experience a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance of difference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.

Please note that transcription or recording of interviews is not permitted per Clark Nuber policy. Clark Nuber complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Clark Nuber does not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of Clark Nuber without a pre-existing agreement will be considered Clark Nuber’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the Human Resources department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered Clark Nuber property and not subject to fees. For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact [email protected].

This position is open until filled and you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application.