Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Senior Manager (Irvine)

Overview

At PwC, our tax services professionals provide advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. They help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws, reviewing and analyzing financial data, preparing and filing tax returns, and assisting businesses in meeting tax obligations while minimizing non‑compliance risks.

As a strategic advisor, you leverage influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results, motivate and coach others, solve complex problems, apply sound judgment, communicate effectively, and develop high‑performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences

• Craft and convey clear, impactful, and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure in ambiguous, challenging, and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Opportunity

As part of the PwC Private team, a Senior Manager is expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, interact with senior clients, and drive overall project success. You will help clients adopt the right skills and technology to solve problems and achieve sustained outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large projects and innovate processes for operational excellence.
• Interact with clients at a senior level to drive project success.
• Leverage influence, knowledge, and network to deliver quality results.
• Provide clients with the right skills and technology.
• Confirm alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Apply strategic advising to enhance project outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Develop and mentor top‑performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Six years of experience.
• CPA, Member of the Bar, or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Japanese.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven ability to identify and address client needs.
• Experience building and utilizing client relationships.
• Strong communication skills to articulate benefits.
• Proficiency in managing resource requirements and project workflow.
• Experience supervising teams to foster trust.
• Ability to provide timely feedback to staff.
• Demonstrated leadership as a business advisor.
• Experience innovating through new technologies.
• Proficiency in using digitization tools.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $124,000 – $335,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As PwC is an equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.