Tax Manager

Distinct | North America; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A CPA firm in Pleasanton is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. The role offers a hybrid schedule, direct client involvement, and supports work-life balance. Candidates should have a CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience. This position values teamwork and provides mentorship towards partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or public accounting experience.
• Experience managing a team is a plus but not required.
• Comfortable reviewing work and collaborating closely with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct client responsibility and involvement in review and preparation.
• Exposure to diverse clients and complex accounting work.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Accounting skills

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

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Distinct | North America provided pay range

This range is provided by Distinct | North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Distinct | North America

Tax Manager | CPA Firm | Hybrid | Pleasanton, CA

Tired of the constant pressure and endless hours at a big firm? This Pleasanton-based CPA firm does things differently.

This collaborative, client-focused practice works across closely held businesses, real estate, and general accounting, valuing long-term relationships and meaningful work over flashy titles or endless volume.

Why you’ll actually enjoy working here:

• Hybrid schedule (because good work doesn’t always happen at a desk)
• Direct client responsibility and involvement in review and prep as needed
• Mentorship from approachable leadership with a clear path to partner for those who want it
• A supportive, collaborative team where no one feels a task is beneath them

What’s on offer:

• Exposure to diverse clients and complex accounting work
• Balance sheet and general accounting experience valued
• Work-life balance in a firm that genuinely respects your time
• A culture where skills matter more than titles

Who you are:

• CPA preferred (EA or working towards CPA considered if exceptional)
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or public accounting experience
• Experience managing a team is a plus but not required
• Comfortable reviewing work, handling client relationships, and collaborating closely with leadership
• Looking for a long-term role where you can grow without sacrificing your personal life

This isn’t the usual hamster wheel of public accounting. It’s an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your career, and enjoy life outside of the office.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. Or call me first, my number’s on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America). Don’t meet every requirement? Apply anyway. We value potential and skills over checkboxes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Disability insurance
• Child care support
• Tuition assistance