Founders & Tech Executive Tax Manager

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

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!

Job Description:

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services. As a Founders & Tech Executive Tax Manager based out of our Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Orange County, CA, Whippany, NJ, Princeton, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ, Red Bank, NJ or New York City office, you'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live theWithum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you’ll spend your time:

• Reviewing individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepares by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy
• Researching and drafting memorandum 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

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:

• 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

Compensation:

Los Angeles ranges are from $150,000 - $200,000 annually

San Francisco ranges are from $135,000 - $170,000 annually

New Jersey ranges are from $95,000 - $185,000 annually

New York City ranges are from $110,000 - $165,000 annually

Orange County ranges are from $110,000 - $200,000 annually

San Diego Ranges are from $110,000 - $200,000 annually

In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

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We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.