Tax Manager

Vector Recruiting LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer 401K contribution

Bonus potential

Job summary

Vector Recruiting LLC is seeking a Tax Manager for a well established, regionally based CPA firm in Torrance, CA. The role offers a favorable work-life balance, robust benefits including large bonus potential and a 5% employer contribution to the 401K, and a fast track to Partnership.

The Tax Manager will oversee the preparation of tax returns, perform technical reviews, supervise staff, and participate in planning with larger clients across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Minimum one year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns and decisions on most tax situations.
• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs tasks related to client service and ensures assignments meet budgeted time.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and staff on tax issues.
• Assumes tax preparation responsibility for more complex business returns.
• Communicates important tax developments to firm personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Tax knowledge

Client service

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation preferred

CPA license

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

Tax Manager Responsibilities

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  The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager 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.
  
  
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  
  
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
  
  
  • Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
  
  
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
  
  
  • Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
  
  
  • Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
  
  
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
  
  
  • Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
  
  
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  
  
  • Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns.
  
  
  • Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
  
  
  • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
  
  
  • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  
  
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
  
  
  • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
  
  
  • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.


• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.


• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.