Tax Manager or Director - Flowthrough

Job Description

Job Description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. 

The Tax Manager/Director in our Flow-Through practice plays a key leadership role in delivering tax compliance and planning services for partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. This individual manages and executes complex client engagements, providing strategic guidance that supports both tax efficiency and overall business objectives.

In this role, you’ll work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to develop tailored tax solutions, ensuring high-quality service delivery across a diverse portfolio. You’ll also oversee engagement workflows, review technical work, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients on flow-through tax matters.

As a leader within the team, the Tax Manager/Director mentors and develops junior staff, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices. This position is ideal for a tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values client interaction, and is committed to deepening their expertise in partnership and S corporation taxation.

Industries: Looking for client experience in Real Estate, Manufacturing, Consumer Business & Professional Services.

 

Note: Preferred candidates will be based in Southern California or the Bay Area. Those within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule .

We have:

• A unique people-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward-thinking accounting professionals.
• The resources, expertise, and global capability of a Big Four accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm.
• A strong regional presence in the Bay Area, while still serving our clients nationally and internationally.
• Recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Place to Work” and “No. 1 Best Large Accounting Firm to Work For” by Accounting Today .

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field.
• Licensed CPA OR EA certified
• Working knowledge of tax compliance and consulting with a variety of clients in varying industries.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a professional services organization with a taxation focus.
• Prefer experience from Big 4 or other large international accounting or consulting firm.
• The ability to oversee complex tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries.
• Able to manage multiple complex projects and deliver in a timely manner.
• Ability or interest in generating and building business, ability to delegate work and manage staff.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring and training more junior level team members.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop client relationships as primary client contact on all tax compliance and consulting matters.
• Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of flow-through clients in the Real-Estate, Crypto Currency, Venture Capital, Private Equity and/or Wine Industry.
• Work with clients to minimize their federal, state, and local tax liability.
• Deliver and Develop innovative financial planning ideas that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Oversee complex tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries.
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans for clients and team members.
• Develop and motivate tax seniors and associates by reviewing their work and providing them with counseling, leadership and career guidance.

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility. 
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself. 
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first 
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit 
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view 
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel 
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion 

Pay Range - $125,000 - $175,000

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

Wondering if you should apply?

 

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

 

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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

 

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.