Senior Tax Manager

Pierre Strand; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a full-time hybrid role in Los Angeles. This position involves overseeing tax planning, compliance, and managing tax-related risks. The ideal candidate should hold a CPA or JD, possess extensive public accounting experience, and be adept at leading teams while optimizing corporate financial performance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in public accounting with increasing complexity.
• Deep knowledge of current tax laws.
• Experience with supervising tax staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex tax returns and audits.
• Act as subject matter expert in tax.
• Mentor and lead junior tax staff.

Skills

Tax planning

Compliance

Tax law interpretation

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

CPA

JD

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation

Tools

Tax prep software

Research software

Job description

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This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Tax Manager. The Senior Tax Manager will oversee the tax planning, compliance, and preparation processes. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying tax law, managing tax-related risk, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role also involves advising on tax strategies to optimize corporate financial performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and approve complex tax returns and government tax exams
• Act as subject matter expert in tax discipline or industry
• Manage tax return delegation and ensure accurate, timely delivery
• Oversee and represent clients in governmental tax audits
• Mentor and evaluate junior tax staff; lead development programs
• Monitor workflow and billing processes for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct tax software evaluations and suggest improvements
• Support firm growth through networking and industry involvement

Job Requirements:

• CPA, JD, or LLM required
• Bachelor's in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation is preferred
• 7–10 years in public accounting with increasing complexity
• 2+ years representing clients before tax authorities
• 1+ year supervising tax staff
• Deep knowledge of current tax laws
• Experience with tax prep, research, and planning software
• Willingness to work 55+ hours/week during tax season is preferred
• 40 hours of annual CPE required
• Have less than 5 years of experience in public accounting.
• Lack of supervisory experience in tax preparation.
• Do not hold a CPA, JD, or LLM.
• Have a history of frequent short tenures (job hopping).

Interview Process

• Initial recruiter screen
• Technical/skills interview with senior manager
• Final interview with leadership panel
• Offer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Market Research

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