Tax Director - Commercial Tax (Los Angeles)

Responsibilities

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
• Provide effective consulting, planning, and compliance for your clients
• Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities
• Oversee and manage the day‑day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients work, acting as a trusted advisor of providing quality work, open and proactive communication, and effective tax strategies
• Participate in industry or service line‑related organizations and their events
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
• Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s in taxation is preferred
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office

Hard Skills

• Tax Compliance
• Tax Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Proactive Approach
• Client Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s in Taxation (Preferred)
• CPA (Preferred)