Manager - Tax and Consulting at VSH – Bellingham, Washington

Are you prepared for an exciting role that provides the opportunity to learn and grow with an amazing team of professionals, participate in planned career development, and build individual client relationships?

We’re looking for a Tax & Consulting Manager who is passionate about building relationships, leading with purpose, and helping clients succeed. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our Business Owner Group Tax Team, working closely with local business owners to deliver strategic solutions and advisory services that make an impact.

As a Tax and Consulting Manager, you qualify for VSH’s Emerging Leaders Program and our Path-to-Partner Program. These programs provide exclusive opportunities for professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and align with our firm’s core values and long-term vision.

If you're looking to make an impact on businesses and drive their sustainable growth, continue reading and discovering more about this great opportunity.

Responsibilities

· Collaborate with Partners and Senior Managers to develop and lead our Business Owner Group Tax Team at VSH, playing an integral role in our long-term vision as an independent advisory-first firm.

· Utilize your experience to provide consulting services to clients and work with developers, contractors, and other business owners across multiple ownership structures.

· Provide quality tax planning that encompasses the clients’ full business objectives and individual needs.

· Conduct detailed complex tax return reviews and deliver review notes that develop our junior staff.

· Mentor and develop team members to ensure their long-term success.

· Leverage your client service skills by being responsive and accessible to clients.

· Manage engagement workflow, team resources, and billing.

· Ensure self and team members comply with firm policies and procedures.

· Clearly frame issues to be researched and able to present final analysis.

· Organize client engagements from onset and ensure smooth project management that meets the clients budget constraints.

· Communicate expectations and procedures to tax preparers and senior accountants effectively and efficiently.

Benefits:

· Bonus Plan Participation

· Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

· SIMPLE Retirement with up to 4% matching

· 4 Weeks of PTO

· Flex Time outside of tax seasons

· 9 Paid Holidays

· Paid Long-Term Disability

· Flexible Work Schedule

· Hybrid Work Arrangement

· Paid Continuing Professional Education

· Paid CPA License Fees

· Flex Fridays in July / Fridays are optional

· Free Parking at both sites

Signing Bonus: $20,000

· $5,000 upon hire; remaining paid in equal installments over 2 years

· Does not apply to recruiter – based hires

· 4+ years of recent experience working in public accounting.

· Active CPA license from any U.S. state with ability to obtain Washington State licensure through the simple reciprocity process (active license, required ethics course, and submission of the online application).

· U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

· Ability to learn new software and champion technology initiatives.

Location: Whatcom or Skagit office (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

About VSH

VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Burlington. We offer a wide range of services beyond traditional tax compliance. Our team of professionals specializes in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm is our team. Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans.

Our Core Values: People First, Continuous improvement, Strive for Excellence prioritize the well-being of our employees, our commitment to change with a purpose, and the pursuit of excellence. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success.

More info on becoming a part of the VSH team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

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