Tax Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct client exposure

Engagement ownership

Collaborative firm

Growth opportunities

Industry exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Tax Manager in San Diego to drive tax compliance and advisory engagements with direct client exposure. The role requires 4+ years in public accounting, strong tax research skills, and leadership to mentor junior staff.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, collaborate with clients and leaders, and contribute to a collaborative firm culture that values growth and ownership of client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.
• 4+ years in a public accounting firm role.
• Proficiency in preparing complex tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local tax laws; tax research.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent client communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Direct client communication and engagement management.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise assignments.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax research

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Tax Manager / Great Opportunities for growth

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Swaneveld

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 the 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.