Senior Tax Manager

(REMOTE) - Tax Senior Manager Opportunity (Tax & Accounting)

Our client is a highly respected public accounting firm specializing in UHNW, HNW, multifamily and Commercial Real Estate who are seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join the leadership team. The firm is headquartered in Encino, CA (outside of Los Angeles) but this position is FULLY REMOTE.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, strong technical capabilities, and a collaborative leadership style—especially important as many team members work remotely. The tax group completes over 3,000 returns annually, and the incoming Tax Senior Manager will play a central role in maintaining quality, efficiency, and team alignment.

Compensation & Vesting

• Bonus: Discretionary, paid twice per year (May & January)
• Equity Partner-track opportunity with clear succession plans

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and prepare accounting workpapers and tax returns, including partnership, S corporation, C corporation, trust, and individual (1040) returns.
• Manage client relationships, including client groups with multiple entities (up to 100+ entities).
• Apply advanced knowledge of multi-state tax issues, 1031 exchanges, Section 163(j) limitations, Qualified Business Income (QBI) deductions, Section 704(b) target allocation rules, allocations of nonrecourse debt, Section 754 step-ups, and cost segregation studies.
• Provide tax planning services and manage special projects requiring analysis, judgment, and creative problem-solving.
• Primarily review complex real estate partnership returns, with occasional preparation responsibilities as needed.
• Handle federal and state tax audits and assist with tax controversy matters.
• Oversee and train staff, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA-License
• 8+ years of tax experience (public accounting preferred)
• Strong partnership tax expertise, including capital account maintenance under Section 704(b), 1031 exchanges, Section 754 elections, Section 163(j), Section 199A (QBI), and Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET).
• Experience working with client-provided, tax return-ready books and records; this role does not involve remedial bookkeeping
• Demonstrated experience training, managing, and mentoring staff

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax experience
• Trusts, estate tax returns, and/or private foundations