Tax Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Tax Manager based in the United States. This is an opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional to lead complex tax engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients. You will work across multiple industries, providing tax planning, consulting, compliance, and technical guidance on complex matters. The role combines hands‑on technical tax expertise with engagement leadership, client relationship management, and team development. You’ll oversee engagements from planning through completion while ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and client expectations are effectively managed. The position also provides opportunities to research challenging tax issues, develop practical solutions, and participate in business development initiatives. You’ll mentor tax professionals at different career stages and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on professional development. The role offers a clear opportunity for continued career progression and advancement into senior leadership. Accountabilities: Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables. Manage multiple tax engagements from initial planning through completion, coordinating resources, deadlines, budgets, and client expectations. Provide tax planning, consulting, and technical guidance to clients, developing practical strategies that address their specific business and tax needs. Research complex federal and state tax issues and translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships by understanding client priorities and providing responsive, high‑quality service. Lead client meetings, communicate tax recommendations clearly, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex tax matters. Supervise, coach, and develop tax professionals across multiple experience levels, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional growth. Manage IRS and state tax examinations when required, coordinating responses and helping clients navigate examination processes. Monitor engagement budgets, billing, project timelines, and overall delivery to ensure engagements remain on track. Contribute to business development and practice growth initiatives by identifying opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting broader firm objectives. Requirements: 5 years of recent public accounting tax experience , with substantial exposure to complex tax engagements and client advisory work. Demonstrated experience reviewing complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns. Previous experience managing tax engagements and coordinating multiple priorities, deadlines, and client requirements. Experience leading, supervising, mentoring, or developing tax professionals across different levels of experience. Active CPA license required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field; a Master’s degree in Taxation is preferred . Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation, tax compliance, planning, and research. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to research complex tax matters and develop practical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax concepts and recommendations clearly to clients and colleagues. Strong client service mindset with the ability to establish trusted relationships and communicate confidently with business leaders and sophisticated clients. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously. Interest in contributing to business development, practice growth, and long‑term client relationships. Benefits: Hybrid work schedule with multiple office location options across Southern California. Competitive annual compensation of $144,000--$184,000 , plus bonus eligibility. Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across a variety of industries. Exposure to complex tax matters, planning strategies, and advisory engagements. Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals. Clear pathway for continued professional advancement and potential progression into senior leadership. Collaborative working environment focused on professional development and long‑term career growth. Flexibility through a hybrid work model. Opportunity to take on meaningful client-facing responsibilities and expand technical and leadership capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr