Tax Manager

Jobot; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Remote work with San Jose meetings

PTO & holidays

Medical benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot, a San Jose-based public accounting firm, is seeking a Tax Manager for a remote role with occasional San Jose client meetings. You will manage a diverse tax engagements portfolio for individuals and business entities, guiding planning, compliance, M&A activity, and transfer pricing.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting (MSA/MST preferred), CPA license preferred, 5+ years in public accounting and 2+ years in Tax Manager or Senior Tax roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting (MSA/MST preferred)
• CPA license preferred
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• 2+ years in a Tax Manager or Senior Tax role
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in tax planning, compliance, and consulting across multiple entity types

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements for individuals and business entities
• Advise clients on tax planning, research, compliance, M&A activities, and transfer pricing
• Review and prepare tax returns, projections, and work papers to professional standards
• Supervise and mentor staff across multiple client projects
• Conduct tax research and resolve complex tax issues
• Partner with seniors, managers, and directors to deliver exceptional client service
• Ensure projects are completed within deadlines and client expectations

Skills

Staff leadership

Tax planning

Client communication

Deadline management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

MSA/MST preferred

CPA license preferred

5+ years public accounting

2+ years Tax Manager/Senior Tax

Strong communication skills

Job description

Tax Manager – Remote (California-based, occasional San Jose client meetings)

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over two decades ago and based in San Jose, with other offices supporting clients throughout California and across the United States, we are a full-service public accounting firm specializing in tax, consulting, and advisory services. We pride ourselves on providing high-level technical expertise with a personal touch, working closely with individuals, families, and businesses across industries.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Matching
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote with occasional San Jose client meetings
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Professional Growth: Work closely with directors, managers, and partners on high-impact client projects

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements for individuals and business entities
• Advise clients on tax planning, research, compliance, M&A activities, and transfer pricing
• Review and prepare tax returns, projections, and work papers to professional standards
• Supervise and mentor staff across multiple client projects
• Conduct tax research and resolve complex tax issues
• Partner with seniors, managers, and directors to deliver exceptional client service
• Ensure projects are completed within deadlines and client expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (MSA/MST preferred)
• Active CPA license preferred
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• 2+ years in a Tax Manager or Senior Tax role
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in tax planning, compliance, and consulting across multiple entity types
• Customer-service mindset with strong leadership and staff management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.