Senior Tax Manager

CalCPA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CalCPA in Torrance, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead our tax compliance practice focused on complex business entity returns. You will supervise staff, review federal/state returns, and advise clients on planning, with an emphasis on California compliance and multistate issues.

This boutique firm offers growth, leadership opportunities, and scalable processes within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing business entity returns.
• Experience supervising tax professionals.
• Strong knowledge of partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxation.
• Extensive experience with federal and California tax compliance.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and LLCs.
• Review allocations, basis, capital accounts, distributions, and tax adjustments.
• Oversee multistate filings, California entity taxes, and pass-through elections.
• Lead tax department, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery of returns.
• Serve as primary client contact on routine compliance matters.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support projections and notices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

Tax software

Job description

About Our Firm

We are a growing boutique CPA firm located in Torrance, California, specializing in international taxation, high-net-worth individuals, and privately held businesses. Our clients include U.S. and foreign-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and families with complex domestic and international tax matters.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead our tax compliance practice, with a primary focus on complex business entity returns.

This position offers an opportunity to assume significant responsibility within a growing firm, lead a team of tax professionals, improve operational efficiency, and help build a scalable tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Entity Tax Compliance

• Independently manage the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and LLCs.
• Review partnership allocations, partner basis, capital accounts, shareholder basis, distributions, and related tax adjustments.
• Address multistate filing requirements, California entity taxes, and pass-through entity tax elections.
• Review financial statements, trial balances, and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues with minimal partner involvement.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of tax returns.

2. Tax Department Management

• Assist in tax return assignments, staff workloads, and compliance deadlines.
• Supervise, train, and mentor tax preparers and senior accountants.
• Review staff work and provide constructive technical guidance.
• Take ownership of the tax compliance workflow from client information collection through final review and delivery.

3. Client Management and Tax Advisory

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned business clients on routine compliance matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve tax questions.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to the managing partner.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax projections, estimated tax payments, and entity-level tax planning.
• Support IRS and state tax notices, examinations, and related correspondence.
• International tax knowledge is highly desirable but not required. Strong domestic business entity tax expertise is the primary qualification.

4. Process Improvement and Technology

• Improve tax preparation workflows to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Help implement tax technology, automation, and AI-assisted tools while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain standardized workpapers and documentation procedures.
• Improve the use of existing tax preparation and practice management software.
• Support the firm's growth by establishing efficient and scalable compliance processes.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 7 years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including substantial experience reviewing business entity returns.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising or managing tax professionals.
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxation.
• Extensive experience with federal and California business tax compliance.
• Ability to independently review and finalize complex entity returns with limited partner supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with professional tax preparation software.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Preferred

• Familiarity with international tax compliance, particularly Forms 5471 and 5472.
• Experience working with foreign-owned U.S. businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• Experience implementing workflow improvements and training junior staff.

Career Growth

• This position offers a long-term opportunity to become a key leader within the firm.
• Depending on performance, professional development, and mutual interest, the role may evolve into Director of Tax Compliance or another senior leadership position.
• We value technical excellence, independent judgment, professional development, and a collaborative working environment.

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, technical qualifications, and management capabilities. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.