Partnership Taxation Director
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- $195K–$245K
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- United States
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Job Title: Partnership Taxation Director
Location: Bellevue, WA 98004
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The ideal candidate is an experienced partnership tax professional with 10+ years of progressive public accounting or relevant combined industry and public accounting experience.
Location: Bellevue, WA 98004
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The ideal candidate is an experienced partnership tax professional with 10+ years of progressive public accounting or relevant combined industry and public accounting experience.
Candidates should have strong technical expertise in Subchapter K partnership taxation, partnership tax compliance, tax consulting, partnership agreements, IRC Section 704(b) capital accounts, and complex partnership structures.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Lead complex partnership tax compliance and consulting engagements.
- Review complex partnership and non-corporate entity tax returns.
- Interpret partnership agreements and evaluate tax implications.
- Manage IRC Section 704(b) capital accounts.
- Advise clients on partnership structuring, entity formation, and tax planning.
- Lead, develop, and mentor tax professionals.
- Build and maintain client relationships.
- Support business development, proposals, and new client acquisition.
Target Candidate Background: Top 10 CPA firms, excluding CBIZ.
This position will oversee primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns, provide strategic tax planning advice, and ensure accurate and high-quality client deliverables.
This position will oversee primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns, provide strategic tax planning advice, and ensure accurate and high-quality client deliverables.
The Director will manage multiple client engagements, guide tax professionals, develop business opportunities, and provide technical guidance on complex partnership tax matters.
The role requires strong knowledge of Subchapter K partnership taxation, partnership agreements, IRC Section 704(b), U.S. GAAP, joint ventures, and non-corporate entity tax returns.
4. Key Responsibilities
A. Partnership Tax Compliance and Technical Review
- Lead and oversee primary and secondary reviews of complex partnership tax returns.
- Review partnership, joint venture, and other non-corporate entity tax returns.
- Evaluate tax aspects of partnership agreements.
- Manage and analyze IRC Section 704(b) capital accounts.
- Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of tax filings.
- Research complex partnership tax matters and provide technical recommendations.
- Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
- Apply relevant tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards to client engagements.
B. Partnership Tax Consulting and Planning
- Provide partnership tax consulting and advisory services.
- Develop and recommend tax-saving opportunities for clients.
- Advise on partnership structuring and entity formation.
- Support mergers and acquisitions involving partnership tax considerations.
- Evaluate tax implications of complex partnership transactions.
- Develop and implement tax-planning strategies.
- Advise clients on Subchapter K partnership taxation and related matters.
C. Client and Engagement Management
- Oversee multiple client service teams and tax engagements.
- Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across various industries.
- Manage client expectations, engagement budgets, and delivery timelines.
- Maintain regular communication with clients.
- Ensure deadlines and service commitments are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Deliver high-quality client service and practical tax solutions.
D. Leadership and Team Development
- Attract, recruit, develop, and retain talented tax professionals.
- Manage, train, coach, and mentor team members.
- Review staff performance during engagements and annual performance cycles.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior and senior tax professionals.
- Delegate responsibilities and monitor engagement performance.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
E. Business Development and Practice Growth
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
- Develop new business and client relationships.
- Participate in business development and sales activities.
- Support proposal development and client pursuit activities.
- Market, design, and implement tax-planning strategies.
- Contribute to the growth of the Partnership Tax practice.
- Manage client engagement profitability and budgets.
F. Research and Tax Technology
- Research complex tax matters, primarily related to Subchapter K partnership taxation.
- Utilize tax preparation, compliance, and research software.
- Apply tax accounting and technology tools to improve engagement efficiency.
- Maintain technical knowledge of partnership taxation developments.
- Provide recommendations regarding tax preparation processes and best practices.
5. Required Qualifications – Mandatory
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
Professional License – Important Verification Required
The position information identifies an active California CPA license or a JD with an active law license as acceptable in the initial must-have criteria. However, the detailed qualification section states that a CPA is required.
Recruiting instruction: Confirm with Grant Thornton whether a JD with an active law license is an acceptable alternative to the CPA before rejecting or submitting a candidate under that alternative.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in partnership tax compliance and/or tax consulting.
- Experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
- Strong experience with complex partnership tax returns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Subchapter K partnership taxation.
- Experience reviewing partnership, joint venture, and non-corporate entity tax returns.
- Experience evaluating partnership agreements and IRC Section 704(b) accounts.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of U.S. tax accounting and US GAAP.
- Advanced understanding of partnership taxation.
- Experience with partnership returns and complex tax compliance.
- Understanding of joint ventures and non-corporate entity taxation.
- Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with tax-related software and technology.
Leadership and Client Management
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple client engagements.
- Experience managing and mentoring tax professionals.
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage engagement budgets, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Business development and client acquisition capabilities.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
6. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with partnership structuring.
- Entity formation experience.
- Mergers and acquisitions tax experience.
- Experience advising clients on complex partnership transactions.
- Experience managing large partnership tax portfolios.
- Background with a Top 10 CPA firm, excluding CBIZ.
- Experience leading business development and client pursuit activities.
Compensation: $195,000.00 - $245,000.00 per year
