Senior Tax Manager (CPA) – Partner Track

Orionplacement; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff bonuses

Paid busy-season overtime

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned tax leader for an on-site role in Westlake Village, CA. You will lead day-to-day tax practice operations, oversee complex returns, mentor tax professionals, and nurture key client relationships while guiding strategic firm growth toward partnership.

The ideal candidate holds an active CPA license, has 8+ years of public accounting tax experience (10+ preferred), and is ready to take greater responsibility in a boutique-style firm backed by growth resources.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience; 10+ years strongly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, and developing tax professionals.
• Experience independently managing client relationships and tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day tax practice operations, including workflow, deadlines, quality control, and final review.
• Oversee complex individual and business tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop tax professionals through effective delegation, coaching, and review.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while providing strategic tax guidance.
• Partner with firm leadership to improve operations, expand client relationships, and support growth.
• Introduce modern tax preparation technology, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities toward potential partnership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Strategic tax planning

Communication

Tax industry knowledge

Education

CPA license

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact tax leadership role with a genuine path toward partnership.
• Help shape the future of an established CPA practice with a loyal client base.
• Lead and mentor a talented tax team while taking ownership of key client relationships.
• Enjoy the personal culture of a boutique firm backed by resources for continued growth.
• Benefit from staff bonuses, paid busy-season overtime, healthcare, 401(k), and PTO.
• Work with modern tax technology and innovative tools that make your work more efficient.

Location: Westlake Village, CA – Fully on-site. Join a collaborative office where you'll work directly with firm leadership and play an important role in the practice's future.

Note: An active CPA license and extensive public accounting tax experience are required. This opportunity is ideal for an established tax leader who is ready for greater responsibility and interested in a long‑term path toward partnership.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established CPA firm with decades of trusted client relationships and a strong reputation for personalized service. Combining the supportive culture of a boutique practice with the resources of a growing accounting organization, we are investing in talented leaders, modern technology, and our next generation of firm leadership.

Job Description

• Lead day-to-day tax practice operations, including workflow, deadlines, quality control, and final review.
• Oversee complex individual and business tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop tax professionals through effective delegation, coaching, and review.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while providing strategic tax guidance.
• Partner with firm leadership to improve operations, expand client relationships, and support practice growth.
• Introduce modern tax preparation technology, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities as you progress toward potential partnership.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience; 10+ years strongly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, and developing tax professionals.
• Experience independently managing client relationships and tax engagements.
• Background with a midsize or regional CPA firm preferred.
• Experience with Lacerte or similar tax preparation software preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Interest in practice growth, leadership development, and future partnership.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is more than another tax management position. It's an opportunity to build your legacy, influence the direction of a respected practice, and grow into a meaningful leadership position. You'll have the support, autonomy, and resources to make a lasting impact while working alongside people who value your expertise and contributions.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance