Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 per year + Discretionary Bonus

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting firm in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will oversee multiple client engagements, conduct tax research, create financial statements, and deliver strategic tax planning advice. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, capable of prioritizing and multitasking while building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Planning: Manage, prepare, and review tax returns (corporate, partnership, and individual), while creating proactive strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Engagement Ownership: Oversee a diverse portfolio of client engagements, research tax implications of complex transactions, and generate accurate financial statements.
• Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear, actionable tax guidance to business owners and individual clients.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with a focus on tax preparation and tax planning for corporate, partnership, and individual clients.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license or qualified CPA candidate required.
• Software Skills: 2+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Work Model: Ability to work in our Irvine office on a full-time, in-office basis.

Pluses (Not Required):

• Experience with Lacerte Tax Software.
• Prior Big 4 or large national public accounting firm experience.

What's In It for You

• 100% Employer-Paid Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums covered at 100% for the employee.
• Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Group Life and Disability insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Incentives & Time Off: Competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus, paid time off (PTO)/vacation, and relocation assistance if applicable.

Apply Today: If you are an experienced Tax Manager ready to take on a key leadership role with a thriving firm, please submit your resume today!