Tax Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Direct mentorship from partners

Clear path to leadership

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in San Diego seeks a Mid-Senior level accounting professional. You will manage tax compliance, develop strong client relationships, and work in a supportive, hybrid environment. Candidates must have a CPA license and over 6 years of public accounting experience. The firm values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation, including a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Solid background in tax compliance and review for partnerships and corporations.
• Strong communicator and hands‑on leader who enjoys developing others.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with clients in a collaborative, low‑ego culture.
• Manage tax compliance and reviews for high-net-worth individuals.
• Provide mentorship and foster a supportive work environment.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Tax compliance and review

Strong communicator

Hands-on leader

Job description

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr

About the Firm

For over 40 years, this San Diego-based CPA firm has built deep, enduring client relationships through trust, technical excellence, and a genuine commitment to service. They don’t chase volume or play the billable‑hour Olympics. Instead, they focus on meaningful partnerships with closely held businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, and real estate investors across Southern California. It’s a place where you’ll still be challenged but in the right ways. Complex work, thoughtful clients, and partners who value balance as much as performance.

Why CPAs tend to stay here:

• A steady, diverse client base across real estate, professional services, and privately held businesses
• A collaborative, low‑ego culture built on mentorship and mutual respect
• Hybrid work model that actually works, not just in name
• Leadership that believes in transparency and long‑term growth
• True work‑life balance (you’ll still have time for life after deadlines)

What’s on offer:

• $120,000 – $150,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule (typically 2–3 days in office)
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners
• Clear path to leadership

The right fit:

• CPA license required
• 6+ years of public accounting experience
• Solid background in tax compliance and review for partnerships, corporations, and HNW individuals
• Strong communicator and hands‑on leader who enjoys developing others
• Comfortable in a close‑knit, mid‑size firm environment

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch.

If you’re just browsing the job boards and haven’t dusted off that resume yet, that’s not a problem. You can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America). Or, if you prefer, drop me a message there and we can pick things up from there.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and you’re unsure whether to apply because you don’t have every qualification, please still apply. We work with CPA firms committed to building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, there’s a good chance we’ll have other opportunities that fit.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting