Tax Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large potential bonuses

5% employer 401K contribution

Choice of SEC and closely held clients

Fast track to Partnership

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to join a well established, profitable CPA firm. The role offers a strong work-life balance and potential bonuses, plus a 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution.

The Tax Manager will oversee accurate and timely tax return preparation, lead client meetings, and manage examinations with authorities. Heavy overtime is expected during peak season, with opportunities toward partnership for high performers.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, increasing tax return complexity.
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one (1) year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and examinations.
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning to assist with larger clients.
• Manage client service for assigned clients from partners or managers.
• Delegate and oversee governmental tax examinations; may represent clients before authorities.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client meetings & planning

Tax research

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Job description

TAX MANAGER

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff.

We offer a very reasonable work life balance.

• large potential bonuses
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K program
• choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups
• fast track to Partnership!

Tax Manager Responsibilities

The Tax Supervis is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and Supervising Senior skills are required. The Tax Supervisor makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.