Tax Manager

BreakPoint Talent; California; Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BreakPoint Talent is seeking a fully remote Tax Manager for a client in public accounting with a strong emphasis on individual tax (1040/1041). The role supports oversight of returns, client relationships, and tax research, with mentoring responsibilities for staff and seniors.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in public accounting tax, CPA preferred (Enrolled Agents considered), and comfort working independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience with a strong individual tax focus (1040/1041)
• CPA preferred; Enrolled Agents will be considered
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax
• Strong technical, review, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee preparation of individual (1040) and fiduciary (1041) returns
• Manage client relationships and engagement deadlines
• Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and partners
• Train, mentor, and review the work of staff and senior-level team members

Skills

Strong communication

Technical skills

Review skills

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA preferred; Enrolled Agents will be considered

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Our client, an established CPA firm, is conducting a search for a fully remote Tax Manager with a strong individual tax focus. The firm may fill more than one opening.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee preparation of individual (1040) and fiduciary (1041) returns
• Manage client relationships and engagement deadlines
• Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and partners
• Train, mentor, and review the work of staff and senior-level team members

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience with a strong individual tax focus (1040/1041)
• CPA preferred; Enrolled Agents will be considered
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax
• Strong technical, review, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Location and Schedule

• Fully remote; California-based candidates preferred, and candidates working Pacific time zone hours are welcome
• Full-time preferred; an 80% FTE schedule will be considered

Compensation

$135,000 to $175,000 base, depending on experience