Construction Tax Manager: Partner Access, Onsite Irvine

Sherwood Staffing Partners; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick/personal time

CPE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional memberships

Job summary

Sherwood Staffing Partners in Irvine, CA is seeking a Tax Manager to work directly with partners on complex returns for closely held construction clients. This mostly onsite role offers leadership opportunities and client ownership in a well-established Orange County firm.

You will review 1065/1120S/1120/1040 for construction businesses, lead year-round planning, and mentor staff while building deep expertise in partnership taxation and real estate/adjoining sectors.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience with client-facing responsibilities.
• Construction industry experience preferred; real estate or manufacturing experience also suitable.
• Strong foundation in partnership and S corporation taxation.
• Enjoys working in person with a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Review complex returns (1065, 1120S, 1120, 1040) for closely held companies and owners.
• Address construction-specific tax issues, including long-term contract accounting methods and entity structuring.
• Lead year-round planning on entity choice, succession planning, state/local tax, credits/incentives, and M&A.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build long-term relationships.
• Partner with the audit team on shared construction clients.
• Manage engagements, deadlines, and budgets; train, mentor, and review staff.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting tax

Construction industry experience

Partnership taxation

S corporation taxation

Client-facing

Team leadership

Job description

Sherwood Staffing Partners in Irvine, CA is seeking a Tax Manager to work directly with partners on complex returns for closely held construction clients. This mostly onsite role offers leadership opportunities and client ownership in a well-established Orange County firm.

You will review 1065/1120S/1120/1040 for construction businesses, lead year-round planning, and mentor staff while building deep expertise in partnership taxation and real estate/adjoining sectors.