Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Manufacturing

Overview

Geffen Mesher & Company is one of Portland's leading locally owned accounting firms with over 90 years of history serving clients in the Northwest. We provide a full suite of professional services including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning across several industries. We are a large firm with a small firm feel, offering opportunities to lead and grow at all levels.

We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our Manufacturing team. This role requires the ability to manage people and engagements, juggle multiple projects efficiently, and demonstrate advanced technical skills in tax and accounting. You will develop rapport with clients, look around corners, and contribute across service lines as needed.

Portland, OR

Compensation:
See Benefits and Salary Ranges below.

Salary ranges:
Tax Manager $108,000-$150,000;
Senior Tax Manager $150,000-$200,000.

Posted:
Aug 13

Location:

Portland, OR

Type:
Full-time

EEO Notice:
Geffen Mesher is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for commercial clients.
• Review federal, multi-national, multi-state corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters, support partners with service execution, and develop extended services.
• Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
• Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
• Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, ensuring high-quality tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance deliverables.
• Perform reviews of reports and other deliverables to ensure quality while balancing firm risk and professional standards.
• Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
• Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and deep understanding of tax regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and contribute to tasks and process improvements across the firm.
• Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of recent public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Construction-related experience with contractors, subcontractors, and home developers.
• Understanding of IRC Section 460 and long-term contract accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting method changes.
• Understanding of tax depreciation rules.
• Experience with multi-state taxation and apportionment/nexus rules.
• Understanding of taxation of business accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Willingness to lead internal training on construction-related topics.
• Willingness to study new legislation and assess impact on construction clients.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related technology tools.

• Tax Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
• Tax Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience, including:
• Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
• Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
• Reviews work at a higher level to ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
• Strengthens existing client relationships and identifies cross-service opportunities
• Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching

Benefits include: 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution, discretionary profit sharing up to 4.5% annually, medical/dental/vision insurance (100% of individual medical premium covered), generous PTO plus 12 paid holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time, Paid Parental Leave, hybrid work options, flexible summer hours, optional Friday afternoons, incentives for sales leads, and a generous Employee Referral Program.