Tax Manager

Tax Manager – Novogradac & Company, Bellevue, WA

Dare to bring your unique perspective? At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring bold ideas and a fresh perspective to our team. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment that encourages professional growth and work‑life integration, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Novogradac & Company LLP seeks a Tax Manager to join our fast‑growing firm. As a Tax Manager, you will manage tax assignments delegated by Principals or Partners. You will work independently, while supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, solving tax problems, strengthening client relationships, and driving office profitability. Some positions may offer remote or hybrid work arrangements; please discuss options with your recruiter.

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, and technical decisions.
• Oversee engagement completion, identify and resolve problem areas, and provide minimal oversight.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, guiding them in technical areas and professional development.
• Complete annual performance evaluations and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners in identifying, meeting with, and pursuing new clients.
• Leverage technical knowledge to create high‑value opportunities for firm clients.
• Promote the firm’s image by participating in conference panels, contributing to publications, attending recruiting events, and conducting in‑house and client trainings.
• Build and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and a service‑oriented approach.
• Continue skill development through industry training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and that of staff efficiently.
• Take on additional duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus); 3–7+ years of public accounting experience.
• Required CPA license.
• Expert understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and sound judgment.
• Accurate, time‑efficient work with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to prioritize a fast‑paced, varied workload.
• Welcomes constructive feedback and adapts accordingly.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel, and report‑writing tools.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.
• Earns confidence of the Partner group.
• Meeting internal firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed and travel domestically.

Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A‑133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year‑15 Exit, Tax‑exempt bond and HOME programs.

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We provide a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work‑life integration.

• Strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) with firm profit‑sharing.
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan.
• Strong emphasis on quality work‑life integration.
• Dress‑for‑your‑day policy.
• Resources of a national firm.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and affinity groups for career advancement.
• Compensation: $118,000 – $158,000 depending on experience; more possible if experience…