Founders & Tech Executive Tax Leader

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Founders & Tech Executive Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and mentor staff across multiple jurisdictions. Based in Los Angeles, you will supervise teams, build client relationships, and deliver strategic tax planning for diverse clients.

You will work with an integrated team of CPAs and industry leaders, driving accurate tax reporting and innovative strategies while contributing to a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting CPA license, JD or Masters of Science in Taxation is required.
• At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy.
• Researching and drafting memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities.
• Handling and resolving tax controversies.
• Overseeing complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries.
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly.
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license

JD or Masters of Science in Taxation

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Founders & Tech Executive Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and mentor staff across multiple jurisdictions. Based in Los Angeles, you will supervise teams, build client relationships, and deliver strategic tax planning for diverse clients.

You will work with an integrated team of CPAs and industry leaders, driving accurate tax reporting and innovative strategies while contributing to a collaborative, growth-focused culture.