Tax Partner

Tax Partner Opportunity

Exceptional career opportunity for a current Tax Senior Manager, Director or Partner to take over a very large book of business from a soon to retire Tax Partner. Candidates must be in the L. A. area (or open to quickly relocating) willing to work hybrid 2-3 days per week in the office. Prefer a 10+ years seasoned Director or Partner who can take over a large book of business and run the tax department. Diverse industries of closely held clients and high net worth individuals. Must be strong in practice development. Will consider candidates out of a Big-4, national, or large local L. A. based CPA firm, or possibly a corporate tax Director or VP out of public accounting for less than two years.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the tax team on site in our office.
• Champion technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data security.
• Hands-on review and approval of tax returns and other tax consulting and planning work product.
• Manage tax projects and due dates with personal responsibility for signing as the tax preparer.
• Ensure timeliness of deliverables and accept final responsibility for decisions.
• Understand and implement professional licensing standards, requirements of Circular 230, the IRC and FTC for the tax team.
• Collaborate with firm C-Suite leaders on data security, brand and business development, leadership development, people & culture and information technology.
• Hands-on mentoring of tax team members to support the professional and personal growth of team members.
• Act as a resource for tax staff and Partners on tax issues and/or questions.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in tax laws and procedures. Implement changes in tax team workflows and standards of practice to maintain the highest level of professional excellence.
• Engage in the design of annual tax staff training.
• Work with Partners and other lines of business.
• Maintain professional relationships in the profession and participate in national, state, and local membership organizations.

What skills & experience you need to succeed in this role:

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Licensed CPA in CA or ability to become licensed in California within 6 months of joining the firm.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or J.D. required.
• Advance degree in taxation preferred.
• Excellent tax research and writing skills required.
• Knowledge of income tax returns in the areas of individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, nonprofits and foundations, complex real estate transactions, trust accounting, foreign tax matters and mergers & acquisitions.
• Public Speaking experience preferred.
• Excellent software skills required.
• Experience in managing a team of licensed professionals required.
• Experience in tax controversy, audit and rulings strongly preferred.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Demonstrated diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership preferred.

What you will receive:

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits structure.
• Culture of work-life integration and sense of belonging.