Senior Tax Manager

Tax Senior Manager

Public Accounting Firm | San Francisco, CA | Hybrid

An established public accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join its San Francisco office. This leadership role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base while overseeing complex engagements and mentoring a growing team of tax professionals.

The Senior Manager will play a strategic role within the practice, partnering closely with firm leadership on client service, team development, and business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead advisor on complex tax engagements across a variety of client industries
• Provide advanced technical review of tax returns, financial statements, and related workpapers
• Identify tax planning opportunities, risk areas, and strategic solutions for clients
• Act as primary relationship manager for key clients, addressing technical and business matters proactively
• Oversee engagement planning, budgeting, billing, and realization metrics
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Managers, Seniors, and Staff
• Participate in performance evaluations and team development initiatives
• Contribute to internal process improvements and quality control standards
• Support practice growth through client development efforts, proposal participation, and cross-service collaboration
• Stay current on regulatory and technical developments impacting client engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• Approximately 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Active CPA license required
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client engagements independently
• Experience reviewing advanced tax returns and leading final engagement reviews
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills
• Ability to manage engagement economics including budgeting and realization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with modern tax and engagement management software
• Ability to travel occasionally based on client needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and professional development support
• Continuing education and certification assistance