Tax Manager

About the Role Looking for a place where you can launch your career even further? Join Baker Tilly as a Tax Manager! This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to small business and middle‑market clients. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will coach a group of talented staff, utilizing your experience to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers an upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you do your work, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. You’ll Enjoy This Role If You are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in small business tax and accounting, becoming an expert for the clients you serve. You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves clients with their best interests in mind and is transparent in its decisions. You value your development and want a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through programs such as My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day. You want to contribute to your engagement team’s professional growth and enhance your own skills to build a career with opportunities now and for tomorrow. What You’ll Do Be a trusted member of the team providing tax, accounting and advisory services to small business and middle‑market clients. Oversee and provide services pertaining to accounting, bookkeeping and preparing or compiling financials. Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with clients to discuss accounting and business matters. Deliver best‑in‑class customer service to clients at all times, emphasizing responsiveness, timeliness, professionalism and accuracy. Lead and plan client engagements, and continuously evaluate processes and procedures within client services and implementation functions with emphasis on implementing efficiencies and identifying internal control issues. Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives. Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to clients. Effectively delegate and oversee work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery. Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal tax practices and laws. Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met. Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community. Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm‑wide learning and development programs. Support the growth and development of team members through Baker Tilly’s Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals. Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a healthy work‑life balance. Qualifications 4‑year degree. CPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent. Five years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm. Two years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates. Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project‑management and communication skills. Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the big picture as well as details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of projects. Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred. Compensation In Pasadena, CA: pay rate range is $111,000 to $145,710. In El Segundo, CA: pay rate range is $111,000 to $145,710. In Woodland Hills, CA: pay rate range is $111,000 to $145,710. Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Information Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly US