Hybrid Tax Senior Manager: Path to Partner & 5% 401K Match

Key People; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer 401K contribution

Significant bonuses

Fast track to Partner

Job summary

Key People, a well-established regional CPA firm, seeks a Tax Senior Manager to join and lead complex tax engagements. The role offers a hybrid in-office and home-based schedule with base offices in LA-area options and Oxnard.

Expect large bonus potential and a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, with a fast track to Partner. The candidate will review and approve tax returns, act as a subject matter expert, and supervise staff while serving high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of public accounting experience with a tax focus.
• Two years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• CPA license required; member in good standing with the AICPA.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's in taxation preferred.
• Forty hours of continuing education per year to maintain skills.
• Occasional overtime year-round; heavy overtime Jan 1 to Apr 15 (may exceed 55 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approve returns and governmental examinations of any complexity.
• Serve as subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Manage larger tax returns and delegate to tax preparers.
• Handle client service for assigned clients or as delegated by Partners.
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent clients to authorities.
• Help develop staff through recruiting, evaluations, and training.
• Ensure smooth flow of returns through the preparation system and timely delivery.
• Ensure accurate billing and collections processes.
• Prepare additional reports and projects as requested by Partners.
• Research and evaluate tax software for partners' recommendations.
• Participate in firm practice development with referral sources and industry activities.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Overtime tolerance

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation preferred

CPA license

Tools

Tax software proficiency

Tax research software

Tax planning software

Job description

Key People, a well-established regional CPA firm, seeks a Tax Senior Manager to join and lead complex tax engagements. The role offers a hybrid in-office and home-based schedule with base offices in LA-area options and Oxnard.

Expect large bonus potential and a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, with a fast track to Partner. The candidate will review and approve tax returns, act as a subject matter expert, and supervise staff while serving high-profile clients.