Tax Manager | Newport Beach, CA

Tax Manager 

Los Angeles, CA or Newport Beach, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite per week
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus annual performance-based bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager with a strong background in corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, and ASC 740 provisions to join a growing tax practice. This individual will support complex corporate tax engagements for large, multi-state, national, and global organizations.

The ideal candidate will bring recent public accounting experience with a Top 15 accounting firm or a large regional public accounting firm, along with demonstrated expertise in corporate tax compliance, tax provision preparation and review, and tax audit support.

This position offers an opportunity to work with sophisticated corporate clients while taking ownership of tax compliance, consulting, and financial reporting engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee corporate income tax compliance engagements for large, multi-state, national, and global organizations.

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns and related tax filings.

• Prepare, review, and analyze quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.

• Support tax accounting, provision calculations, and financial statement reporting.

• Assist with tax audits, including coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting audit examinations.

• Provide technical tax guidance on complex corporate income tax matters and tax accounting issues.

• Support state and local tax compliance, international tax matters, and transfer pricing considerations.

• Identify tax planning opportunities, assess tax implications, and provide recommendations to clients.

• Research and interpret federal, state, and international tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

• Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality tax services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 or more years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.

• Active California CPA license OR JD with an active law license.

• Recent public accounting experience with a Top 15 accounting firm or a large regional public accounting firm.

• Demonstrated public accounting experience supporting corporate tax engagements for large, multi-state, national, or global companies.

• Strong experience with corporate income tax compliance and ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes).

• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax provisions, including quarterly and annual provisions.

• Experience supporting tax audits and responding to audit-related inquiries.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, federal and state corporate income tax laws, and regulations.

• Working knowledge of state and local taxation, international tax considerations, and transfer pricing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving publicly traded companies or large multinational organizations.

• Strong technical tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with corporate tax preparation, provision, and accounting technology platforms.

• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite at least three days per week.

• Must be able to work from either the Los Angeles or Newport Beach office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.