Tax Manager: Lead Strategy, Compliance & Client Growth

Perfect Timing Personnel Services; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Timing Personnel Services is seeking a Tax Manager for a leading accounting and advisory firm in California. You will oversee client tax engagements, ensure high-quality service delivery, and provide strategic planning and compliance expertise.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, managing a portfolio, developing tax strategies, and collaborating with partners to grow the firm’s practice through superior client relations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Active and valid CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state/local tax laws and return types.

Responsibilities

• Engagement management across multiple client tax engagements.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Develop and implement strategic tax plans to minimize liabilities.
• Mentor, train, and supervise tax staff and seniors; provide feedback.
• Perform extensive tax research and communicate findings to clients and the team.
• Handle IRS and state notices, inquiries, and audits.

Skills

Engagement management

Tax research

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation

Tools

ProSystem fx

CCH

Excel

Job description

Perfect Timing Personnel Services is seeking a Tax Manager for a leading accounting and advisory firm in California. You will oversee client tax engagements, ensure high-quality service delivery, and provide strategic planning and compliance expertise.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, managing a portfolio, developing tax strategies, and collaborating with partners to grow the firm’s practice through superior client relations and process improvements.