Tax Manager

gpac; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote flexibility

Excellent benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac in San Francisco seeks an experienced Tax Manager to take ownership of client engagements, lead the tax team, and shape tax strategy at a growing CPA firm.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, providing practical tax solutions, and collaborating with leadership to drive growth and client success. Hybrid or remote flexibility is available, with a strong client-facing component and opportunities for leadership impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Strong tax knowledge and experience reviewing tax returns.
• Experience with small business partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estate returns preferred.
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Comfortable leading and mentoring a team.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a public accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Tax Seniors and Managers.
• Review individual, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Work with clients on tax planning, projections, and overall tax strategy.
• Research and advise on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Review staff and senior-level tax returns and provide guidance when needed.
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs and provide practical tax solutions.
• Help mentor and develop members of the tax team.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax return review

Mentoring

Client relations

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Active CPA license

Job description

A well-respected and growing San Francisco CPA firm is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to its team. This is a great opportunity for a public accounting professional who enjoys working with clients, mentoring a team, and being involved in the more technical and strategic side of tax.

The firm has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality service and trusted tax advice to its clients. As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for a Tax Manager who can take ownership of client engagements, support and develop the tax team, and play an important role in the continued growth of the firm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Tax Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Tax Seniors and Managers
• Review individual, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns
• Work with clients on tax planning, projections, and overall tax strategy
• Research and advise on federal, state, and local tax matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Review staff and senior-level tax returns and provide guidance when needed
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs and provide practical tax solutions
• Help mentor and develop members of the tax team
• Collaborate with firm leadership and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice

Tax Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting
• Strong technical tax knowledge and experience reviewing tax returns
• Experience with small business partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estate returns preferred
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Comfortable leading and mentoring a team
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a public accounting environment

Tax Manager Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000-$170,000+ depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid or remote flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing CPA firm
• Strong client interaction and advisory opportunities
• Leadership role with the ability to make a meaningful impact
• Opportunity to grow with the firm and take on additional responsibility

If you're an experienced Tax Manager who enjoys public accounting, working directly with clients, and helping develop a strong tax team, this could be a great next step for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.