Tax Manager JN -092026-181099

Goodwin Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

In-office environment

Collaborative team

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Tax Manager for our client in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on complex individual 1040s, high-net-worth returns, and multi-state filings with foreign disclosures, leveraging CCH Axcess as the in-house standard.

The position offers an in-person, collaborative environment with equity participation and a growth-focused team in a high-growth accounting tech company.

Qualifications

• Strong background in 1040 preparation.
• Extensive experience with high-net-worth returns.
• Deep familiarity with CCH Axcess is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual 1040 tax returns.
• Handle filings for high-net-worth clients with multi-layered reporting.
• Manage multi-state filings and foreign disclosures.
• Serve as the in-house expert on CCH Axcess.
• Work independently while collaborating cross-functionally across teams.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and maintain technical excellence.

Skills

1040 preparation

High-net-worth returns

FBAR/FATCA reporting

Independent work

Tools

CCH Axcess

GoSystem

Job description

Tax Manager – San Francisco, CA

A growing, well-capitalized accounting technology company is expanding in San Francisco and seeking a highly skilled tax professional to join their team. This is a unique opportunity for a generalist who thrives on complexity, values technical expertise, and wants to play a key role in a dynamic, product-driven environment.

Tax Manager Benefits & Compensation

• $120,000–$200,000 base salary (flexible depending on experience) plus equity participation
• Opportunity to join an innovative team in a high-growth phase
• In-office, collaborative work environment

Tax Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong background in 1040 preparation
• Extensive experience with high-complexity high-net-worth returns
• Deep, hands-on familiarity with CCH Axcess (non-negotiable)
• Multi-state tax expertise
• Foreign reporting knowledge (FBAR, FATCA, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Willingness to work in-person in San Francisco

Tax Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with GoSystem
• Background at a mid-market accounting firm
• Broad generalist tax exposure (not siloed, Big 4 specialization)

Tax Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual 1040 tax returns
• Handle tax filings for high-net-worth clients, including multi-layered financial reporting
• Manage multi-state filings and foreign disclosures
• Serve as the in-house expert on CCH Axcess
• Operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and maintain technical excellence

This team values ownership, technical depth, and a strong work ethic. If you are seeking a role where your expertise will have a meaningful impact, this could be your next step.