Tax Manager

Aardvark Tax AdvisorsAardvark Tax Advisors is a full-service tax, accounting, and advisory firm serving small businesses and entrepreneurs. We're the accounting and client services practice of Cynch AI.We're growing fast. As the accounting profession faces a growing succession challenge, we're partnering with retiring practitioners and thoughtfully bringing their clients into Aardvark, preserving the trusted relationships and personal service those clients value.We use proprietary AI to amplify your expertise while always deferring to your judgment. By shifting routine work to AI, Cynch's platform gives our accounting and tax teams more time for complex problem-solving, proactive planning, and building client relationships that last.We're looking for a Tax Manager to own complex engagements, lead a team, and elevate the quality bar. That means working across entity types, acting as a trusted advisor, and developing the people doing the work.This role can be based in our Pleasanton, Cupertino, or Santa Cruz offices, with additional work locations possible in the North Bay.What You'll DoClient Relationships & Tax DeliveryManage client relationships across tax planning, compliance, and consulting, serving as a primary point of contact and helping clients navigate complex tax questions.Review complex returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estates across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.Deliver tax planning that goes beyond compliance; identify tax-saving opportunities, develop tax-efficient strategies, and advise clients on the impact of legislative changes.Stay current on legislative changes and translate them into specific, actionable guidance for clients.Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality across client deliverables.Team LeadershipManage, mentor, and develop tax professionals, providing clear expectations, practical feedback, and support.Review work, help team members strengthen their technical skills, and identify recurring knowledge or process gaps.Help manage workloads and priorities during busy periods to keep engagements moving and deadlines on track.Practice Development & QualityIdentify opportunities to expand services with existing clients where the value is real.Help identify and manage tax risk for the practice and for clients, ensuring positions are well-supported and defensible.Contribute to improvements in tax processes, documentation, and quality standards.