Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager – Public Accounting100% Remote | $140K–$165K+ | No Traditional Busy-Season HoursWhy This Opportunity Stands Out100% remote anywhere in the U.S.No traditional tax busy-season hours$140K–$165K+ base salaryDiscretionary annual bonus401(k) with 4% company matchHealth and dental insurancePaid CPE and professional license renewalPTO and firm holidaysDirect access to firm leadershipExcellent work-life balanceWe are partnering with a growing CPA firm to hire an experienced Senior Tax Manager. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of tax and leading people but wants a more sustainable alternative to the traditional public accounting grind.You'll serve as a senior technical tax resource while managing and developing a team. The right person will be technically strong, organized, good with people, and comfortable taking ownership of work from preparation through final review.What You'll DoPerform final review of individual and business tax returnsPrepare more complex returns when neededReview California and multi-state returnsWork extensively with S-Corporations, partnerships and individual taxationAssist with tax planning, estimates and technical researchServe as a technical resource for other members of the tax teamPrioritize assignments and keep work moving through completionManage, coach and develop professional staffWork closely with remote and offshore team membersCoordinate tax and accounting/bookkeeping workflowHelp improve processes, procedures and overall team performanceMonitor deadlines, quality and budgetsThe position is approximately 80% review and 20% hands-on preparation. This is not a position for someone who only wants to review work — you'll still jump into complex returns when needed.What We're Looking For5+ years of progressive public accounting and tax experienceRecent, meaningful California tax return preparation and review experience with both individual and business returnsStrong S-Corporation, partnership, individual and multi-state tax experienceExperience taking tax work from preparation through final reviewProven direct people-management experience, ideally managing 2–3+ employeesExperience coaching, developing and prioritizing work for a teamActive CPA strongly preferred; experienced EA candidates may also be consideredStrong understanding of financial statements and underlying accounting/bookkeepingQuickBooks Online experienceUltraTax experience is a plusExperience working with remote or offshore professionals is a plusStrong communication skills and emotional intelligenceStable employment historyCollaborative, hands-on approach with a low-ego leadership styleScheduleThis is a fully remote U.S.-based position, but working hours are important. Candidates need to be available primarily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time and have some flexibility when coordinating with an international team.The OpportunityThis firm is looking for someone who wants to remain challenged technically and continue progressing professionally without sacrificing work-life balance.You'll have meaningful responsibility for tax quality, planning and team development while working in an environment that does not require traditional public accounting busy-season hours.If you're a strong public accounting tax professional who enjoys being the technical resource and developing people — but you're ready for a more sustainable schedule — we'd like to hear from you.Type: direct hire