SALT Tax Partner (CA) - Hybrid, Leadership & Growth

Key People; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Bonus potential

5% 401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Key People is Seeking a Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Tax to lead complex California SALT engagements. The role combines in-office and home-based work with potential for significant bonuses and a 5% employer match to the 401(k).

The right candidate will oversee staff, drive client service excellence, and contribute to firm growth from multiple California offices. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in public accounting, a CPA or JD, and a track record in SALT advisory and business

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• CPA or JD required.
• 40 hours of continuing professional education annually.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves income tax and sales tax returns and government tax examinations.
• Advises clients independently with advanced SALT tax skills.
• Manages client service and ensures assignments stay on budget.
• Develops SALT-related business opportunities.
• Delegates tax research to ensure accurate results.
• Hires, trains, retains accounting staff and recruits students.
• Oversees offers and performance reviews for staff.
• Represents clients in government tax examinations when needed.
• Keeps SALT staff qualifications and allocations up to date.
• Mentors staff and supports professional development.
• Ensures accurate billing and collections.
• Understands firm philosophy and tax opinions.
• Monitors tax-relevant economic and political trends.
• Updates the firm Quality Control Document.
• Participates in practice development efforts.
• Maintains relationships with federal tax partners and managers.
• Promotes efficient operations and compliance.
• Serves on committees to improve operations and profitability.

Skills

SALT tax expertise

Leadership

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Job description

Key People is Seeking a Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Tax to lead complex California SALT engagements. The role combines in-office and home-based work with potential for significant bonuses and a 5% employer match to the 401(k).

The right candidate will oversee staff, drive client service excellence, and contribute to firm growth from multiple California offices. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in public accounting, a CPA or JD, and a track record in SALT advisory and business