Singer Lewak

Tax Director

Singer Lewak • $150K — $180K *
Bremerton, WA 98312In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of public accounting experience with increasing tax complexity and research responsibilities.
  • At least 2 years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience supervising and directing tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's in taxation preferred.
  • 40 hours of continuing education required annually for skill development.
  • Current CPA license required and must be a member in good standing with the AICPA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical tax reviews and approve all tax returns and governmental examinations.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in the tax discipline or industry.
  • Manage client service tasks and ensure assignments are completed on time.
  • Oversee larger tax returns and delegate tasks to tax preparers as necessary.
  • Engage in client meetings and tax planning to support larger clients.
  • Take client service responsibility for assigned clients or those delegated by the Partner.
  • Communicate relevant tax developments to appropriate firm personnel.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available, offering flexibility between in-office and remote work.
  • Focus on professional growth through targeted leadership development programs.
  • Opportunities for involvement in community and industry activities.
  • Supportive culture that emphasizes client service and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
This job may be performed in-office or in a hybrid capacity. Candidates in PST time zone preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
  • Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
  • Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms' philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
  • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
  • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Occasional travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars.
  • Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.


Qualifications

  • Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
  • At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
  • A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
  • Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.


  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
  • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
  • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.


$150,000 - $180,000 a year

About Singer Lewak

SingerLewak is a full-service accounting firm with offices in California, Colorado, and Washington. They offer tax, audit, and consulting services to a variety of industries, including entertainment, real estate, and technology. The firm was founded in 1959 and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal and Accounting Today.
Learn more about Singer Lewak
Size
200 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Net Income
$3 million
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$30 million
* Ladders Estimates

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