Senior Manager, Tax Advisory

Manager/Sr. Manager/DirectorDirect HireSW PortlandOnsiteTax AdvisoryWhat you should know: Mulberry is partnering with a growing, entrepreneurial tax firm building a high-quality, scalable practice. They’re looking for a Tax Advisory leader to play a key role in their growth.This is not a traditional firm environment. The role offers significant influence over complex tax engagements and operational direction, with the opportunity to help shape processes, standards, and long-term growth. Ideal for a technically strong tax professional seeking greater autonomy, broader exposure, and a more direct connection to client and business outcomes.Why This Role?Impact: Critical leadership for a core tax function; play a central role in its evolutionAutonomy: Less bureaucracy, more ability to shape how work gets doneBuild Opportunity: Help create scalable processes and influence firm growthTechnical Depth: Stay close to complex, meaningful tax workVisible Contribution: See the direct results of your work on clients and the businessA day in the life:Lead Complex Tax ReviewPerform hands-on, high-volume review of business tax returns (S Corps, C Corps, Partnerships, Schedule C)Evaluate and defend tax positions across federal and state jurisdictionsNavigate complex IRS and state tax matters with confidenceBuild Scalable ProcessesDesign and improve tax review workflows and quality control processesStandardize methodologies to drive consistency and efficiencyHelp create infrastructure that can scale across a growing platformPlayer-Coach LeadershipLead by example—remain hands-on while mentoring and developing junior staffReview work, provide feedback, and elevate overall team capabilityFoster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvementDrive Ownership & GrowthOperate with an ownership mindset—identify gaps and step in where neededPartner with leadership on firm growth and operational strategySupport client relationships and contribute to organic business developmentYour areas of knowledge and expertise:7+ years of tax experience, ideally within a mid-to-large public accounting firmStrong technical expertise across business returns (S Corps, C Corps, Partnerships)Proven experience reviewing high volumes of complex tax workTrack record of improving processes or building scalable workflowsExperience mentoring or leading junior staff in a hands-on capacityCPA strongly preferredCompensation and Benefits: $125-$165K in annual compensation commensurate with experience + bonus and benefits.