HNW Senior Manager | Director

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading CPA and advisory firm in Los Angeles seeks an experienced HNW Tax Manager to oversee engagements and mentor staff. The role demands HNW tax expertise, managerial skills, and interaction with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in public accounting, a CPA license or equivalent, and exceptional organizational abilities. The firm offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative culture focused on client success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in public accounting.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be located in the Los Angeles area for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Mentor and develop staff while maintaining client relations.
• Research complex tax matters and communicate findings.

Skills

HNW tax expertise

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Licensed CPA, J.D., LL.M, or EA

Job description

HNW Tax Manager

USA - Century City, CA (Hybrid)

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 600+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Overview

MGO is growing and we need an experienced, motivated, and dedicated HNW Tax Manager to join our growing HNW practice located in Century City, California. You will work closely with the business unit partners, overseeing and managing multiple engagements simultaneously; mentor and develop staff; identify new business development opportunities and maintain positive client and employee relations while producing high-quality results for the firm. This is a Hybrid role based out of our Century City office.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently review engagement work papers and returns for HNW clients (Estate, S‑Corp, Gift, Trust, and Partnership returns)
• Exhibit superior technical competence, managerial abilities, and the ability to attract and develop new clients.
• Be responsible, oversee and supervise multiple engagements in progress simultaneously in addition to other duties including some assigned staff administrative duties.
• Develop employees in both technical and management areas in addition, provide effective feedback to partners and senior management/supervisory.
• Demonstrate expertise in responding to tax authority notices and client representation, researching complex tax matters to clearly communicate findings and act as main point of contact for clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Licensed CPA required or J.D., LL.M, or EA required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting.
• HNW tax expertise, including individual, Estate, Gift, Trust, and pass‑through entity experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating subordinates and ability to plan and organize projects, especially long‑term.
• Outstanding organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to consult directly with clients regarding their personal, investment, and business issues.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow and reassign as necessary.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
• Ability to win the trust of your clients.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Must be located in the Los Angeles area so that you can interface live with partners, peers, and staff, as well as clients.

Benefits

• Work at the forefront: Our clients are culture shapers and mavericks breaking new ground in competitive and highly regulated industries. They expect us to deliver truly innovative solutions, built on sound accounting fundamentals, and a vision for the future.
• Culture rooted in human care: Our style of relationship development and service delivery is based on the MGO Way, 26 fundamentals that guide our workplace culture, with a focus on mutual trust, personal responsibility, and an inclusive mindset.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career: As one of the fastest‑growing firms in the nation, there is no end to the opportunities to shape a career you are passionate about.
• Freedom to give your best: Flexible work arrangements and a progressive time‑off policy to support work/life balance.
• Compensation you deserve: Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $125,000 – $150,000