Tax and Accounting Manager - (Remote – Full Time)

Profitwise Accounting, Inc.; California; Remote; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

100 percent remote work

Job summary

Profitwise Accounting, Inc. is seeking a Tax and Accounting Manager to lead complex tax engagements while mentoring team members and building client relationships. With a focus on remote work, this role requires at least 10 successful tax seasons and experience in public accounting.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a CPA or EA designation. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 10 or more successful tax seasons preparing individual and business returns.
• 2 or more years reviewing and coaching staff in a public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and advisory best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state returns for various entities.
• Conduct technical tax research and ensure accurate compliance.
• Lead virtual client meetings to discuss financials and strategy.

Skills

Strong knowledge of tax planning

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or EA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

UltraTax

Job description

Why Profitwise

Are you a seasoned tax professional ready to take the next step in your career while maintaining the flexibility of remote work? At Profitwise Accounting, we're celebrating 20 years of consecutive growth by doing things differently. We help fast-growing small businesses like e-commerce sellers, digital agencies, and startups go beyond the numbers with proactive tax strategy and thoughtful client advisory.

As a Tax and Accounting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-level tax planning and guidance while mentoring team members and building long-term client relationships. If you love leading with insight, making a difference for entrepreneurs, and working within a remote-first culture we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a senior member of our tax team, you'll take the lead on complex tax engagements while developing others and shaping the client experience. You will:

• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and business entities including S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships
• Provide strategic, year-round tax planning and advisory
• Review work prepared by junior team members and offer mentorship and training
• Conduct technical tax research and ensure accurate compliance
• Perform closing journal entries, accounting cleanup, and QuickBooks reviews
• Lead virtual client meetings to discuss financials, projections, and tax strategy

Who You Are

You are a confident tax expert with strong technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a collaborative spirit. You bring:

• 10 or more successful tax seasons preparing both individual and business returns
• 2 or more years reviewing and coaching staff in a public accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of tax planning, compliance, and advisory best practices
• Experience with QuickBooks (UltraTax familiarity is a plus)
• Excellent communication skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting
• CPA or EA designation (required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years in public accounting or a similar tax and advisory role

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $105,000$170,000/year depending on experience and performance
• Bonuses: Performance-based incentives
• Health: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
• Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexible scheduling and core hours between 8 AM 6 PM (your time zone); minimal overtime during peak tax season
• Additional Perks:
• 100 percent remote work
• Professional development and continuing education
• A collaborative, close-knit team culture
• A clear, supported growth path

About Profitwise

At Profitwise, we help small business owners reach their goals through cloud-based accounting, tax, and advisory services. Our clients rely on us to deliver more than compliance; they count on us for clarity, strategy, and partnership.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Humility
• Ownership
• Impact
• Service Excellence
• Grit
• Oneness

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Profitwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the clients and communities we serve.

If you're a growth-minded Tax and Accounting Manager ready to lead and make a difference in a modern firm that values both results and balance, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let's grow together!