Tax Manager - Tax Planning, Provision & Transition Advisory

Tax Manager – Tax Planning, Provision & Transaction Advisory

Woodland Hills, California, USA

145000-184999

Job Description

A highly respected and growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Woodland Hills team in a dynamic, client-facing leadership role. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong CPA who enjoys building relationships, solving complex tax challenges, and helping drive business growth within an entrepreneurial environment.

This role blends advanced tax expertise with strategic advisory work, offering exposure to sophisticated clients, high-level planning initiatives, and complex transactional matters. You'll work closely with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and leadership teams while helping shape long-term tax strategies and providing proactive financial guidance.

The position involves managing and reviewing complex tax engagements across corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and individual clients. You'll also lead tax planning initiatives, support mergers and acquisitions activity, advise on entity structuring and restructuring strategies, prepare and review tax provisions and consolidated filings, and act as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex financial decisions.

Beyond technical delivery, this role plays an important part in mentoring junior staff, supporting practice growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to combine technical depth with leadership visibility and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred
• Strong expertise in:
• Tax provisions and consolidations
• Tax planning and strategy
• Transactional tax matters
• Corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and individual taxation
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and entity planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
• Proven ability to manage engagements and mentor junior staff
• Outgoing, entrepreneurial mindset with strong networking and business development capabilities
• Strong technical problem-solving and advisory skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity

This is more than a traditional tax management role. It's an opportunity to become a strategic advisor within a growing and entrepreneurial firm where your technical expertise, leadership ability, and client relationships will directly influence long-term success.

You'll gain exposure to sophisticated tax matters and complex advisory work while working closely with business owners and high-net-worth clients on impactful financial decisions. The environment is collaborative, growth-focused, and designed for professionals who want visibility, influence, and career progression.

For tax professionals who enjoy both the technical and relationship-building side of public accounting, this role offers an exciting blend of leadership, advisory work, practice growth, and long-term advancement potential within a highly respected firm environment.