Tax Manager

GHJ; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Multiple SoCal office options

Job summary

GHJ in Southern California is seeking a Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting and advisory team on a hybrid basis. You will work with sophisticated clients, lead engagements, mentor staff, and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

You’ll advise on complex tax matters, manage engagements from planning to completion, and contribute to business development within a dynamic tax practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client engagements.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring staff.
• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Taxation preferred).
• Strong technical tax knowledge, communication skills, and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.
• Manage multiple tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and technical guidance to clients.
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead client meetings and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Supervise, coach, and develop tax professionals across multiple experience levels.
• Manage IRS and state tax examinations as needed.
• Monitor engagement budgets, billing, and project timelines.
• Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client service

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation preferred

Job description

Hybrid | Multiple Southern California Locations

A well-established Top 100 public accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking to work with sophisticated clients, lead engagements, mentor staff, and continue advancing their career in a collaborative environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of industries while serving as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters and planning strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.


• Manage multiple tax engagements from planning through completion.


• Provide tax planning, consulting, and technical guidance to clients.


• Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships.


• Lead client meetings and communicate recommendations clearly.


• Supervise, coach, and develop tax professionals across multiple experience levels.


• Manage IRS and state tax examinations as needed.


• Monitor engagement budgets, billing, and project timelines.


• Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.


• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client engagements.


• Prior experience leading or mentoring staff.


• Active CPA license required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Taxation preferred).


• Strong technical tax knowledge, communication skills, and client service mindset.

$14,500 - $18,500 a year

Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule with multiple Southern California office options.


• Competitive compensation of $144,000-184,000 plus bonus.


• Exposure to complex clients across a variety of industries.


• Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals.


• Clear path for continued advancement into senior leadership.


• Collaborative culture that values professional development, flexibility, and long‑term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.