Hybrid Tax Senior Manager - Fast Path to Partner

Accounting Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K employer match

Bonus potential

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Tax Senior Manager for a regional CPA firm in California. The role offers hybrid in-office and home-based work with offices in Los Angeles area (L. A., Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance). Strong emphasis on work-life balance, substantial bonus potential, and a 5% employer 401K contribution, with a fast track to Partner.

The position requires deep tax knowledge, leadership, and an ability to manage complex returns and client relationships across industries.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of current tax laws.
• Overtime, including workload peaks Jan–Apr.
• 7–10 years of public accounting experience.
• At least 2 years representing clients before tax authorities.
• Minimum 1 year supervising tax preparers.
• CPA license valid and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of tax returns and examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Manage larger returns and delegate to staff as needed.
• Maintain client service responsibility and partner delegation.
• Lead staff development, recruit, evaluate, and train.
• Ensure smooth flow of tax returns through preparation system.
• Oversee billing and collections.
• Prepare reports and projects for partners.
• Research tax software for recommendations.
• Participate in practice development with referrals and industry activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tax law knowledge

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation (preferred)

CPA license in good standing

Tools

Tax software proficiency

Tax research tools

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Tax Senior Manager for a regional CPA firm in California. The role offers hybrid in-office and home-based work with offices in Los Angeles area (L. A., Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance). Strong emphasis on work-life balance, substantial bonus potential, and a 5% employer 401K contribution, with a fast track to Partner.

The position requires deep tax knowledge, leadership, and an ability to manage complex returns and client relationships across industries.