Tax Manager

LeoForce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce, a San Diego-based CPA firm with a long-standing client base, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax engagements and advise on complex returns for diverse clients.

You will supervise staff, prepare and review federal, state, and local returns, and collaborate directly with clients on planning and advisory work. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 4+ years in public accounting are required; CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role with a public accounting firm.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Proficiency in preparing complex tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership).
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws with tax research ability.
• Ability to manage and lead tax engagements end-to-end.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance engagements end-to-end.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns for various entities.
• Advise on tax planning and conduct tax research to provide recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and liaise with clients.

Skills

Tax compliance leadership

Client relationship management

Tax research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Job description

Tax Manager

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3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role with a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, with the ability to conduct thorough tax research and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain and build strong client relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; licensed CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

A bit about us:

We are an established CPA firm located in San Diego with a long-standing client base and a strong reputation for providing responsive, high-quality tax and accounting services.

Our team works primarily with small to mid-sized businesses, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners across a variety of industries. We are looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, managing a diverse portfolio, and being part of a collaborative firm where their work is visible and valued.

Why join us?

• Stable, loyal client base
• Direct exposure to clients and decision-makers
• Mix of tax preparation, planning, and advisory work
• Ownership of client engagements with access to leadership
• Collaborative firm with less bureaucracy
• Broad exposure to business entities and industries
• Visible role with room for continued growth and support

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