Tax Manager

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

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego is seeking a Tax Manager to join our established CPA practice serving a diverse client base across industries. The role offers direct client exposure, ownership of engagements, and visibility within a collaborative firm focused on growth.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 4+ years in public accounting tax, strong research skills, and the ability to manage tax compliance from start to finish. CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years in public accounting tax role.
• Proficiency in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws with ability to conduct tax research.
• 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 ability to maintain/build client relationships.
• CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Direct client communication and engagement leadership.
• Provide tax planning and advisory support to clients.
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationship

Leadership

Communication

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-eligible (preferred)

Job description

Tax Manager - Great Opportunities for growth

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

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

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.