Tax Manager: Fast Path to Partnership & Top Benefits

True North Consultants, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

Bonus potential

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in California is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the preparation and review of client tax returns, provide advisory support, and oversee a team of preparers.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, client service, and timely delivery across diverse tax engagements. The position offers a clear track toward partnership, a competitive benefits package, and a pathway to grow within a profitable regional CPA firm.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Tax research software

CPA practice management software

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in California is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the preparation and review of client tax returns, provide advisory support, and oversee a team of preparers.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, client service, and timely delivery across diverse tax engagements. The position offers a clear track toward partnership, a competitive benefits package, and a pathway to grow within a profitable regional CPA firm.