Tax Manager - Tax Planning, Provision & Transaction Advisory

Tax Manager, Public AccountingWoodland Hills, CA | Full-TimeA public accounting firm based in Woodland Hills, California seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and provide advisory services to a client base that includes business owners, closely held corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. The role combines technical tax work with client relationship management and staff development responsibilities. An active CPA license is required.ScheduleFull-time, Monday through Friday, based out of the Woodland Hills, California office. Schedule may vary seasonally based on engagement deadlines.Compensation: $145,000 - $184,999 Per YearWhat You'll DoYou will manage and review complex tax engagements across a range of entity types, including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and individual returns. Tax planning is a central responsibility: you will lead planning initiatives for business and individual clients, advise on entity structuring and restructuring strategies, and provide proactive guidance on long-term tax positioning. You will also support mergers and acquisitions activity, including due diligence, structuring analysis, and post-transaction integration considerations.Provision work is a regular part of your technical scope. You will prepare and review tax provisions and consolidated filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance across complex multi-entity structures. Beyond individual engagements, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating significant financial decisions, maintaining and strengthening those relationships over time.Internally, you will mentor and develop junior staff, review their work product, and contribute to their technical growth. You will also participate in practice development activities, including identifying opportunities to expand services to existing clients and supporting the firm's broader growth initiatives.Required QualificationsActive CPA licenseBachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related fieldStrong technical expertise in tax provisions and consolidated filingsDemonstrated experience with corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and individual taxationExperience advising on mergers, acquisitions, entity structuring, and restructuring transactionsProven ability to manage client engagements and mentor junior staffStrong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in client-facing advisory rolesPreferred Qualifications5 or more years of public accounting tax experienceMaster's degree in Taxation (MST) or LLM in TaxationExperience with high-net-worth individual or family office clientsBackground in business development or client relationship expansion within a public accounting firmFamiliarity with California state and local tax considerations for closely held businessesCompensation and BenefitsCompensation commensurate with experienceMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time off CPA license and continuing education supportTo apply, submit your resume along with a brief description of your public accounting tax experience, including the entity types you have worked with and any transactional or planning engagements you have managed.