Tax Manager

Vaco; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a Tax Manager for our client, a professional services firm in Oakland, CA. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office weekly and offers leadership over complex client engagements.

You will mentor staff, review filings, perform tax planning and advisory work, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications include 7+ years in tax, CPA/EA preferred; compensation will reflect experience, with discretionary bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting or professional services.
• Strong background in tax compliance, research, planning, and advisory services.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements and multiple priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• CPA, EA, or comparable credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee tax engagements for business and individual clients.
• Review tax filings, research technical matters, and provide planning and advisory support.
• Develop practical solutions and communicate recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships, engagement timelines, and service delivery.
• Mentor team members while reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
• Support process improvements and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Tax research

Advisory services

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

CPA or EA credential

Job description

Tax Manager

Our client, a professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing team.

Location

Oakland, CA. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week in the office.

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex client engagements, provide strategic tax guidance, mentor developing professionals, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with significant client interaction and leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee tax engagements for business and individual clients.
• Review tax filings, research technical matters, and provide planning and advisory support.
• Develop practical solutions to tax-related issues and communicate recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships, engagement timelines, and overall service delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members while reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
• Support process improvements and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Requirements

• 7+ years of tax experience within public accounting or a professional services environment.
• Strong background in tax compliance, research, planning, and advisory services.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and relationship‑management skills.
• CPA, EA, or comparable tax credential preferred.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.