Tax Manager

Career Legal; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Plan

4 weeks vacation

8 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

LTD Insurance

CPE 40h/yr

Job summary

Career Legal in the East Bay is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, mentor staff, and work directly with firm leadership in a visible, growth‑minded environment. This hybrid opportunity offers direct client interaction, sophisticated tax work, and a clear path for long‑term career development.

You will oversee returns for individuals, partnerships, S and C corporations, trusts, and estates, and provide proactive planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with complex tax engagements.
• CPA preferred; EA considered.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, Trusts, and Estates.
• Lead tax engagements from planning through completion while mentoring junior staff.
• Deliver proactive tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct tax research and provide practical solutions for complex tax matters.
• Represent clients during IRS and state tax examinations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple engagements.
• Support process improvements and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Public tax experience

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA preferred

EA considered

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established boutique CPA firm that offers sophisticated tax work, direct client interaction, and a genuine path for long-term career growth?

A respected public accounting firm in the East Bay, California is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager to join its collaborative team. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to lead complex tax engagements, mentor staff, and work directly alongside firm leadership in an environment where your contributions are highly visible.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Boutique firm with an excellent reputation and loyal client base
• Complex tax work across a broad range of industries
• Direct exposure to Partners and key client relationships
• Leadership opportunities with genuine influence on the firm's future
• Collaborative culture with excellent work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, Trusts, and Estates.
• Lead tax engagements from planning through completion while mentoring and reviewing junior staff.
• Deliver proactive tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct tax research and provide practical solutions for complex tax matters.
• Represent clients during IRS and state tax examinations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple engagements.
• Support process improvements and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Requirements

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing and managing complex tax engagements.
• Experience with Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S and fiduciary returns.
• CPA preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) will also be considered.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 4 Weeks Vacation per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D insurance
• LTD Insurance
• 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education Per Year

If you're looking for a firm where you can make a real impact while working on high-quality tax engagements, I'd be happy to tell you more.