Corporate Tax Senior Manager -LA

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC seeks a Corporate Tax Senior Manager in Los Angeles, CA, offering hybrid work with 3+ days in-office. Lead primary tax relationships for complex corporate clients, covering planning, compliance, and ASC 740 accounting, with a pathway toward Partner or Managing Director.

Responsibilities include engagement leadership, technical reviews, and strategic advisory, plus business development and mentorship within a Corporate Tax Solutions team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; advanced degree (Taxation, LLM or JD) preferred.
• Active CPA license or JD/Law license is required.
• 5–7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance/consulting experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP; familiarity with state/local and transfer pricing.
• Excellent presentation and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engagement leadership across client service teams and tax projects.
• Technical reviews of complex returns and ASC 740 provisions.
• Provide innovative tax planning and strategic advisory to clients.
• Drive business development and represent the firm at events.
• Mentor staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Technical review

Strategic advisory

Business development

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation / LLM / JD preferred

Tools

Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE

Job description

About the job Corporate Tax Senior Manager -LA

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA (90071) | Hybrid (3+ days/week in-office or at client site)

Compensation: $164,200 – $246,200 / year + Performance Bonus

Group: Corporate Tax Solutions

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead the primary tax relationship for complex corporate clients? As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will join our Corporate Tax Solutions family, working at the intersection of business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting. We provide the tools, technology, and mentorship—including access to our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO)—to help you produce quality work and build your practice. Success in this role is the designated pathway to Partner or Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Supervise multiple client service teams; plan and execute tax projects across diverse industries while managing realization, utilization, and leverage.
• Technical Review: Conduct primary/secondary review of complex tax returns and ASC 740 income tax provisions; identify opportunities for tax savings and process improvements.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide innovative tax planning and consulting. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, gaining deep insight into their operations and business objectives.
• Business Development: Capitalize on your external network to achieve sales and revenue targets. Identify new service opportunities and represent the firm at industry and community events.
• Team Development: Mentor and train staff; conduct performance reviews; foster a collaborative environment where "together is how we succeed."

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting. (Master's in Taxation, LLM, or JD preferred).
• Licensure: Active CPA license or active JD/Law license (Required).
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
• Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and US GAAP. Working knowledge of state/local taxes, international activity, and transfer pricing.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills; capable of managing high-level client expectations.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Background: Proven experience in Public Accounting, ideally at a Top 20 firm.
• Stability: A history of steady career progression (minimizing frequent 1–2 year "job hopping").
• Software: Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE (OTP/OIT).