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 experienced partners

Clear path to leadership

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in San Diego is looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join their team. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, along with a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of public accounting experience and a CPA license, with responsibilities including client relationship management and mentoring junior staff. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Solid background in tax compliance and review.
• Strong communicator and hands-on leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Provide tax compliance and consulting services.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting experience

Tax compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Job description

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

Talent Acquisition Consultant at Distinct Recruitment

If you’ve ever wished public accounting could feel a little more personal, where collaboration replaces chaos and the partners actually know your name. This is one of those rare firms that proves it’s possible.

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.

Here’s 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 3 days in office)
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners
• Clear path to leadership

The right fit:

• CPA license required
• 8+ 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‑sized firm environment

If you’ve ever thought that “public accounting” and “quality of life” couldn’t exist in the same sentence, this firm might just change your mind.

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.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Benefits

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