Senior Tax Manager

Your Future Team

JSP Accountants is a longstanding tax and financial advisory firm based in West Linn, Oregon, providing comprehensive services to businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm has served its clients for many years, building a strong and respected reputation within the community.

Recently, JSP Accountants joined Archer Lewis as part of the organization’s expanding national network, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. Through this partnership, JSP Accountants continues to deliver its signature, relationship-driven and client-focused service while gaining access to enhanced national resources, advanced tools, and expanded operational support across the Archer Lewis network.

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 through the merger of local practices, drawing on more than 70 years of combined legacy experience. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, the firm serves more than 150,000 businesses nationwide. Its approach combines the personal relationships of a local firm with the capabilities of a national organization, offering services in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. The firm also adapts to client preferences for in-person or virtual engagement, ensuring each client is supported by professionals who understand their unique needs.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will play a key leadership role responsible for directing all facets of the tax function, including compliance, reporting, planning, and strategic guidance, while leading complex client engagements and supporting the oversight of comprehensive tax operations to ensure technical excellence and deliver high-value advisory services. In this role, you will drive business growth by strengthening client relationships, optimizing tax strategies, and providing expert leadership to a diverse team of tax professionals, while serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and high-impact clients, leveraging your deep technical expertise and strong management capabilities.

This position is ideal for a senior tax leader seeking to make a meaningful impact while advancing along a clear path to Principal.

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic direction for the tax function or practice area, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, including Senior Tax Associates and staff, with oversight of performance management, resource planning, and talent retention.
• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that prioritizes technical excellence and continuous professional development.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Serve as a final reviewer and subject matter expert for highly complex federal, state, local, and international tax filings across corporate, partnership, and individual entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, GAAP/IFRS standards, and internal control requirements.
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and regulatory changes, providing guidance to ensure accurate application across engagements.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and implement advanced tax strategies designed to minimize liabilities and enhance overall tax efficiency.
• Provide high-level advisory services on complex transactions, restructurings, regulatory changes, and key business initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership and clients to deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making.

Audit Management & Controversy

• Lead federal and state tax audits, serving as the primary liaison with taxing authorities, including the IRS and state agencies.
• Defend tax positions, negotiate resolutions, and guide stakeholders through audit and controversy processes.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the tax practice.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and efforts to expand existing relationships.
• Strengthen the firm’s market presence by building trust and demonstrating deep technical expertise with prospective and current clients.

Tax Provision Oversight (Corporate)

• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and disclosure of income taxes within financial statements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and accounting teams to support audit requirements and close financial timelines.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Master’s degree in Taxation (MTax) or related field preferred

Experience

• 7–10+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
• Prior experience in public accounting or within the tax function of a multinational organization strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in business tax and accounting across multiple entity types, including S corporations, partnerships, and C corporations

Technical Skills

• Deep and current knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Proficiency with enterprise-level tax technologies such as Thompson Reuters, UltraTax
• , and advanced data analysis tools

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives
• Business Acumen: Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience managing profitable engagements or departmental operations
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to senior leaders and high-value clients, while building strong internal and external relationships

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Base salary of $130,000-$150,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis Story

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.