Tax Director

SingerLewak LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Tax Manager to perform technical tax reviews and oversee tax preparation responsibilities. Candidates should have 7-10 years of public accounting experience and a CPA license.

This position requires strong client service skills and experience representing clients before taxing authorities. Additionally, the role involves supervising tax preparers and ensuring accurate billing and collection processes. Occasional travel and overtime may be required, especially during tax season.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in public accounting, with a proven progression in tax complexity.
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities for at least 2 years.
• 1 year of experience supervising tax preparers.
• Current CPA license and member in good standing with the AICPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns.
• Delegate responsibilities related to tax returns to various preparers.
• Manage governmental tax examinations and communicate developments to firm personnel.
• Prepare reports and projects as requested by partners.

Skills

Technical tax review

Client service

Tax research

Supervision of tax preparers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

This job may be performed in‑office or in a hybrid capacity. Candidates in PST time zone preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing and collection processes.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
• Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year; heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years’ experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi‑seniors and staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.

$185,000 - $220,000 a year

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.