Senior Tax Manager (Partnership Track)

Leoforce; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Director-level Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements in a high-impact, client-facing role. This in-office position offers leadership opportunities and a clear path toward partnership within a relationship-driven CPA firm.

You will mentor staff, shape tax strategy, and deepen client relationships while contributing to long-term growth and ownership potential at Leoforce.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 8–12+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise in business and individual taxation (C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, 1040s).
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently.
• Interest in leadership and long-term growth (partnership mindset).
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax strategy and planning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and review work of staff and seniors.
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and firm revenue.
• Play a key role in long-term firm leadership and succession planning.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Director

Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

What You’ll Do

• Manage and review complex tax engagements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax strategy and planning
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and review work of staff and seniors
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and firm revenue
• Play a key role in long-term firm leadership and succession planning

What We’re Looking For

• CPA required
• 8–12+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong technical expertise in business and individual taxation (C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, 1040s)
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently
• Interest in leadership and long-term growth (partnership mindset)
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring staff

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Clear, structured path to partnership/equity
• Long-term wealth-building opportunity

Important Note on Schedule

This role is primarily in-office to support collaboration, mentorship, and client engagement. We recognize this is a commitment—and we aim to balance it with meaningful career upside, leadership opportunity, and long-term growth that fully remote roles often can’t provide.

Interested?

If you’re a Senior Tax Manager who feels capped where you are—or you’re ready to take the next step toward ownership,we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, relationship-driven CPA firm focused on delivering high-quality tax and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Our approach is built on long-term client partnerships, technical excellence, and a collaborative team environment.

Unlike larger firms, we offer a clear and achievable path to partnership—giving experienced tax professionals the opportunity to take ownership of their career and directly influence the firm’s future.

Why join us?

• Defined Path to Partner – This is not a “maybe someday” opportunity. We are actively looking for a future leader of the firm.
• Client‑Facing & Strategic Work – Move beyond compliance into advisory, planning, and relationship management.
• Autonomy & Influence – Have a voice in decisions, processes, and growth strategy.
• Established Client Base – Step into strong existing relationships with room to expand.