Tax Senior Manager

Join to apply for the Tax Senior Manager - Washington, D.C. role at Brighton Jones 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Tax Senior Manager - Washington, D.C. role at Brighton Jones At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performerswe're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion. We offer the energy and opportunity of a high-growth organization, combined with the performance and vision of an industry leader. If you want to have an impact, we want to amplify it. Our mission goes beyond managing investments. We're changing the world through Wealth Alignment: helping our clients, teammates, and members of our global community align their time and money with their values and passions, empowering them to live more purposeful lives. This approach has fueled our growth, making us the largest RIA in the Pacific Northwest, with 18 national offices serving over 4,000 clients and managing over $26 billion in assets. Our 98% client retention rate reflects the fact that our growth has been intentional, sustainable, and 100% organic. At Brighton Jones, you'll be part of a culture that thinks big, cares deeply, and celebrates each other proudly. Our valuesCommitment, Curiosity, Continuous Growth, Compassion, Collaboration, and Communitydrive every decision we make. We foster this by building meaningful relationships, working hard while having fun, and giving back to our community through our Compassion in Action initiatives. We've won numerous Best Places to Work awards, but what truly sets us apart is our investment in your growth. Through programs like MESI Training, teammate-led Giving, Richer Life Partners, and a path to ownership for EVERY team member, we empower you to develop both personally and professionally. Join our #OneTeam of 300+ passionate individuals who bring a How can I help? attitude to their work every day. Together, we'll amplify our impact and help more people live richer lives. As one of the country's fastest growing wealth management firms, Brighton Jones is looking for a Tax Lead Advisor to join the team and provide exceptional service impact for individual, small business, fiduciary, and related estate, gift, and charitable tax planning and compliance. We are looking for a passionate and talented Tax Lead Advisor who enjoys developing and maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. We emphasize building rapport with our clients, having a deep understanding of their personal and business goals, and providing high quality tax and planning advice using a consultative approach. Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align Your Role Build and maintain a personal relationship with clients as the technical tax expert on their planning team Assist clients by attending client meetings and delivering clients tax plan Support the financial advisory team in tax planning related functions Actively participate in signing and onboarding new clients to the firm Lead tax client service team for compliance and tax planning Final review and signing of tax returns (federal & state returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates) Oversee tax projections and tax audits for clients Coach and develop the team through real-time and consistent feedback Your Experience Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA, JD or EA is required; Masters in Taxation or JD preferred Minimum 5 years of individual, partnership, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax return compliance Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis and evaluation Strong computer skills (Windows, MSFT Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH Axcess Tax, BNA Tax Planner) and tax research tools (BNA Portfolios and RIA Checkpoint) Experience with ADP, QuickBooks, and databases (i.e. Salesforce) preferred Strong research skills and knowledge in tax related areas and understanding of the workings of the Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and other tax pronouncements Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time sensitive basis Excellent oral communication skills, with an ability to interact with a tight-knit team of firm professionals with a range of tax knowledge Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment with continued growth and development This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with lots of flexibility. Our Company We are a company that uses creativity and passion to help our clients, colleagues, and the global community live richer lives. We are a nationally recognized wealth management firm with a strong talent focus. At Brighton Jones, we are passionate about building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. Varied voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we believe that individualityyour secret sauceallows us to be more successful as a group, raise the bar in all that we do, and enables us to better serve our clients and the global community. Our strong cultural DNA is vital to who we are and the services we provide as a firm. Our MESI program (Mindfulness-based Social and Emotional Intelligence) empowers our employees, clients, and community to be present and act with intention and compassion. Through a growth mindset, we work to inspire, support, challenge, and motivate each other to be the best version of ourselves every day. To the right individual, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package for our industry. If you meet the above requirements, please apply online. In your cover letter, please describe your professional passions and ultimate career objectives. Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Brighton Jones expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brighton Joness employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brighton Jones by 2x Get notified about new Senior Tax Manager jobs in Washington, DC . 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