Tax Director

Citrin Cooperman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Generous Paid Time off

Hybrid, flex, and remote work options

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Director of Commercial Tax Services for our West Los Angeles office. You will lead client engagements, review tax returns and projections, and guide planning for complex entities in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and 10+ years of public accounting experience. We offer competitive compensation in California, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's in taxation preferred.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements.
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections.
• Possess strong technical skills in individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients.
• Perform tax research to resolve issues.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues.
• Cross-sell to our client base including assisting clients with tax issues.
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations.
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients.
• Participate in business development activities.
• Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project.
• Coaching, mentoring, and assisting staff so they can develop and assist in the growth of the tax practice.
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Managing multiple client engagements

Client relationships

Analytical and project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in taxation (preferred)

CPA

Tools

CCH Axcess

Caseware

QuickBooks

CCH Intelliconnect

RIA Checkpoint

XCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director - Commercial Tax Services

Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,400 employees in 21 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you !

We are looking for a Director - Commercial Tax Services to join our Tax Department in our West Los Angeles office. As a Tax Director, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service. Our firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Possess strong technical skills in individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
• Perform tax research to resolve issues
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
• Cross-sell to our client base including assisting clients with tax issues
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
• Participate in business development activities
• Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Coaching, mentoring, and assisting staff so they can develop and assist in the growth of the tax practice
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Master's in taxation is preferred
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Caseware, Quickbooks, CCH Intelliconnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive Base Salary and annual performance-based bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives
• Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off, including Fall Wind Down Fridays and Employee Sabbatical opportunity (Ask us about it!)
• Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education both in-house and virtually
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available
• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution
• Modern, high-tech work environment

About Citrin Cooperman

Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation's largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 300 partners and over 1,500 employees across the U.S.

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations.

For more information, please visit citrincooperman.com and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For positions in California, the salary range is $150,000 -- $260,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.