Tax Manager

Novogradac; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong growth opportunities

Competitive benefits package

401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses

Dress-for-your-day policy

Job summary

Novogradac in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Tax Manager to join their firm. This role involves managing tax assignments, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, a CPA license, and 3-7+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include strong growth opportunities, a 401(k) package, and discretionary annual bonuses. The position offers a competitive salary range of $128,000 to $157,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Expert understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner.
• Supervise and mentor Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office

Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced workload

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Tax Manager to join our fast‑growing firm. The Tax Manager will manage tax assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner. The role requires independent problem solving, supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening client relationships, and increasing office profitability. Remote or hybrid options are available depending on business needs.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions, and oversee completion of engagements, identifying and solving problem areas with minimal oversight.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, guiding them in technical areas and providing professional development opportunities while maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value‑added opportunities for firm clients.
• Promote the firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in‑house and client trainings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the firm.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service‑oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree a plus), and 3‑7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate mix of education and work experience.
• CPA license required.
• Expert understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
• Consistently strong personal, technical and professional judgment.
• Accurate and time‑efficient work with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast‑paced and varied workload and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Open to constructive feedback from Partner group and willing to make adjustments as directed.
• Collaborative and fosters a productive, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and report‑writing tools.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.
• Capable of gaining the confidence of the existing Partner group.
• Meet internal firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).
• Available to work evenings and weekends and travel domestically if required.

Helpful Experience

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A‑133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax‑exempt bond and HOME programs.

Benefits

• Strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) package with firm profit‑sharing.
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions and CPA bonus plan.
• Strong emphasis on quality work‑life integration.
• Dress‑for‑your‑day policy.
• Resources of a national firm.
• Opportunities to engage with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Compensation

Compensation: $128,000 to $157,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation may be possible if experience dictates.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. At Novogradac, we are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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