Corporate Tax Manager

POSITION: Corporate Tax ManagerLOCATION: Newport Beach, CAWORK TYPE: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)SALARY: $138,000 - $172,500/yrTYPE: PermanentCATEGORY: Accounting / FinanceJOB DESCRIPTION:As the Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be a member of our corporate tax practice and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. A leading Accounting / Finance organization's Corporate Tax Solutions Family generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client's tax functions, because together is how we succeed.From day one, you'll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.Your day-to-day may include:- Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget- Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed- Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients- Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities- Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements- Researching and consulting on various tax matters; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns- Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities- Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services- Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements- Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis- Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality- Other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting- Minimum four to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience- Active CPA (California) or JD/active law license- Corporate tax experience supporting large, multi-state, national, and/or global companies- Public accounting experience with top 15 accounting firms or large regional firms within recent experience- Corporate compliance and ASC 740 provision experience including preparation, review, and audit- Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills- Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations- Strong working knowledge of broad-based statutory income tax compliance and consulting including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing- Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills- Engagement management experience- Can travel as neededPreferred Qualifications:- Experience in OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software- Stable employment history without job changes every 1-2 years over the last 10 years- Currently at manager level (1-2 years experience in this role)COMPENSATION:Base salary range: $138,000 - $172,500/yrAnnual bonus available depending on performanceNote: Relocation assistance is not available. Sponsorship is not available.---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Can you confirm you hold an active CPA license in California or a JD with active law license, and describe your experience with ASC 740 income tax provision work including preparation, review, and audit responsibilities?2. Walk us through your public accounting experience with firms in the top 15 or large regional firms. What was your most recent employer and how long have you been there?3. Describe your specific experience supporting large, multi-state, national, and/or global companies in corporate tax matters, and the scope of clients you've managed.4. Tell us about your experience with engagement management, including running tax projects from planning through completion and managing budgets on multiple client engagements.5. How much experience do you have with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software, and what other tax software platforms are you proficient in?6. Can you describe your experience supervising and mentoring junior staff on tax projects, including senior associates, associates, and interns?7. Over the past 10 years, what has your employment history looked like, and can you explain any job transitions, particularly any moves within 1-2 year periods?