Tax Manager

About Hutchinson & Walter

Hutchinson & Walter is a Bellevue-based CPA firm helping clients make confident, tax-smart decisions through exceptional tax compliance, advanced planning, estate and trust taxation, and sophisticated business advisory services.

Founded in 1977, we have grown into one of the region’s established independent firms while remaining committed to something increasingly rare in public accounting: creating a place where great people build long-term careers.

We are proud to be a 100% women- and minority-owned, owner-led CPA firm with a culture built on technical excellence, collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity.

Why Join Us?

We believe that when we take care of our people, they take care of our clients and our business.

Our goal is to be the kind of workplace talented tax professionals are glad to be part of: challenging, supportive, intellectually engaging, and filled with people who enjoy doing excellent work together.

We’re looking for an experienced business-tax professional who knows the technical work inside and out, builds real trust with clients, and collaborates naturally with a team. You’ll manage client relationships and lead complex engagements as a key part of the firm.

If you’re driven, highly detail-oriented, naturally curious, and enjoy working with other smart people who support one another’s success, we’d love to meet you.

What Makes Us Different

• Real opportunities to grow into leadership and take on more responsibility over time — and for those who make a lasting impact, the potential to build toward ownership
• Exposure to sophisticated tax planning and consulting work
• Collaborative culture that values teaching and mentorship
• Strong investment in training and professional development
• People-first culture focused on long-term careers, not burnout
• A genuine commitment to continuous learning, where staying curious and sharpening your skills is part of how we work
• A team that genuinely cares about our workplace and our systems, and welcomes fresh ideas to make how we work better

Position Overview

As Tax Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to closely held business owners and work closely with partners, staff, and clients on compliance, planning, and consulting engagements.

This role has a strong focus on pass-through entity taxation, business advisory services, staff development, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of federal and state tax matters
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services
• Manage tax engagements from planning through delivery
• Review complex Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120, and related 1040 returns
• Manage engagement budgets and billing
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax staff and seniors
• Perform technical tax research and communicate recommendations clearly
• Participate in business development, networking, and practice growth initiatives
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve processes and client service

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license
• 6 years of recent public accounting experience with an emphasis on tax
• Significant experience with partnership and S corporation taxation
• Experience managing multiple client relationships
• Experience leading, supervising, and mentoring staff
• Strong technical research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with multi-state taxation
• Experience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth owners
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess
• Experience with ProSystem fx Engagement
• M&A Experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP financial statements
• Interest in business development and practice growth

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, leadership skills, and overall qualifications. The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000.

Benefits

• Schedule: Hybrid (2–3 days remote); busy season around 50–55 hours, including some weekends, with lighter hours in the summer
• Time off: 4 weeks PTO to start, growing to 6 weeks after 5 years, plus 11 paid holidays
• Health: Firm pays 100% of employee premiums on our base medical plan, dental and vision, plus firm-paid life insurance; HSA and disability coverage available as voluntary options
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Growth: Paid CPE and license fees, mentorship, upward mobility
• Extras: Catered lunches in busy season, stocked kitchen, dog-friendly office

How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn or email your resume to employment@hutchcpa.com.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Hutchinson & Walter does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future and is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.

No Third-Party Recruiters

This position is being filled directly by Hutchinson & Walter. Unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies or recruiters will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hutchinson & Walter is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.