Senior Manager, Tax - Corporate Tax

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

CPA support program

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

Aprio offers a dynamic platform for tax professionals to lead complex corporate tax engagements. You will oversee federal, state and local compliance, provide proactive planning, and mentor junior staff within a growth-focused advisor firm.

Join our Tax team to shape client strategy, manage budgets, and collaborate with partners to drive practice growth while maintaining high-quality service and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• CPA license required; JD/LLM in Taxation or EA may be considered depending on scope.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or professional services.
• Experience supervising and coaching tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients, including multi‑national structures.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions and filings for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead and review ASC 740 income tax provisions, deferred tax analysis, and reconciliations.
• Research and interpret tax laws; prepare memoranda for clients and internal teams.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to optimize client tax obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

ASC 740

Public accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA license

JD/LLM in Taxation or Enrolled Agent

Tools

OneSource

Corptax

Job description

Defining the future of work & living globally

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager - Corporate Tax to join their dynamic team.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients, including consolidated groups and multinational structures.

Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion.

Lead and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), including deferred tax analysis, valuation allowance assessment, uncertain tax position documentation, and effective tax rate reconciliation.

Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.

Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk.

Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high quality service.

Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability.

Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback.

Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives.

Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed.

Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope.

Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.

Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.

Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations.

Demonstrated proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting and US GAAP as applied to corporate clients, with hands on experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions.

Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members.

Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax) preferred.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

401k with Profit Sharing

9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

Top rated wellness program

Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.