Tax Manager

Sherwood Staffing Partners; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick/personal time

CPE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional memberships

Job summary

Sherwood Staffing Partners in Irvine, CA is seeking a Tax Manager to work directly with partners on complex returns for closely held construction clients. This mostly onsite role offers leadership opportunities and client ownership in a well-established Orange County firm.

You will review 1065/1120S/1120/1040 for construction businesses, lead year-round planning, and mentor staff while building deep expertise in partnership taxation and real estate/adjoining sectors.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience with client-facing responsibilities.
• Construction industry experience preferred; real estate or manufacturing experience also suitable.
• Strong foundation in partnership and S corporation taxation.
• Enjoys working in person with a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Review complex returns (1065, 1120S, 1120, 1040) for closely held companies and owners.
• Address construction-specific tax issues, including long-term contract accounting methods and entity structuring.
• Lead year-round planning on entity choice, succession planning, state/local tax, credits/incentives, and M&A.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build long-term relationships.
• Partner with the audit team on shared construction clients.
• Manage engagements, deadlines, and budgets; train, mentor, and review staff.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting tax

Construction industry experience

Partnership taxation

S corporation taxation

Client-facing

Team leadership

Job description

Tax Manager | Irvine, CA | $150-200K Base | Mostly Onsite

If you're a Tax Manager who wants to work alongside the partners instead of three layers below them, this one is worth a look.

Our client is a well-established Orange County CPA firm with more than 40 years in the market and a strong reputation as a go-to firm for the Southern California construction industry. They serve general contractors, subcontractors, and builders, along with closely held businesses in manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. Many of their client relationships go back decades, and the firm's approach is built around proactive, year-round planning rather than April compliance work.

They're adding a Tax Manager who wants real partner access, meaningful client ownership, and a clear path forward.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $150-200K base, depending on experience
• A true construction niche. You'll build deep expertise in one of the most technical and in-demand specialties in public accounting
• Leadership-heavy structure. Partners know you by name and you work with them directly every day
• Tax leadership with Big 4 roots and decades of experience advising closely held businesses and their owners
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County
• A real partner track, backed by a formal coaching and mentoring program

What You'll Do

• Review complex business and individual returns (1065, 1120S, 1120, 1040) for closely held companies and their owners
• Work through construction-specific tax issues, including long-term contract accounting methods and entity structuring
• Lead year-round planning on choice of entity, succession planning, state and local tax, credits and incentives, and M&A transactions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build long-term relationships
• Partner with the audit team on shared construction clients
• Manage engagements, deadlines, and budgetsTrain, mentor, and review the work of seniors and staff

What You Bring

• Active CPA license
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience, including review and client-facing responsibility
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred. Real estate, manufacturing, or other closely held business experience is also a great fit
• Strong technical foundation in partnership and S corporation taxation
• Someone who enjoys working in person with a close-knit team
• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA, life, and short and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time
• CPE, tuition reimbursement, and paid professional memberships and licenses
• Employee appreciation events and support for community involvement

Location

Irvine, CA. Mostly onsite.