Tax Manager

Launching Point; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) matching

Work-life balance

Job summary

Launching Point seeks a Tax Manager to lead a growing CPA practice, overseeing the preparation and review of client tax returns across diverse industries. The role includes advising on complex tax matters, delivering accurate work, and maintaining timely service with a strong emphasis on quality control.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement, including some days from a home base in Hawaii, with focus on supervision, training, and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Experience with C corp/ S corp, partnerships, and high net worth individuals.
• Minimum 1 year supervising tax preparers.
• Bachelor's in accounting; Master's preferred.
• CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of returns and examinations.
• Oversee large returns and delegate to staff accordingly.
• Provide advanced tax advisory with thorough technical knowledge.
• Ensure client service tasks are completed within budgeted time.
• Delegate and manage tax research projects for accuracy and efficiency.
• Represent clients in governmental tax examinations as needed.
• Review staff qualifications and allocate assignments appropriately.
• Supervise tax staff and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Tax expertise

Staff supervision

Tax research

Client service

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in taxation

CPA license

Job description

Tax Manager

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression. The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. May work hybrid including a few days weekly from a home based in Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications:

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research. Prefer experience with C + S corps, partnerships, and high net worth individual tax.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.