Tax Manager — Lead Client Engagements & Growth

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Tax Accountant to serve a diverse client base of SMBs and privately held entities. You will manage complex returns and provide planning advice, with direct exposure to clients and leadership.

The role combines compliance, planning, and advisory work in a collaborative firm. The position offers growth, ownership of engagements, and opportunities to advance within a well-established CPA practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role with a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, with the ability to conduct thorough tax research and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain and build strong client relationships.
• Licensed CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on engagements.
• Interact with clients to provide tax planning and advisory services.
• Research and apply federal, state, and local tax laws; deliver actionable recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Tax research

Tax compliance management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Job description

Jobot in San Diego is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Tax Accountant to serve a diverse client base of SMBs and privately held entities. You will manage complex returns and provide planning advice, with direct exposure to clients and leadership.

The role combines compliance, planning, and advisory work in a collaborative firm. The position offers growth, ownership of engagements, and opportunities to advance within a well-established CPA practice.