Tax Manager: Path to Partnership + Elite Benefits

Kingfisher Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Tax Manager for a well-established regional CPA firm in the San Jose area. The role offers strong work-life balance, generous benefits including a 5% 401(k) employer contribution, and pathways toward partnership across SEC and closely held clients.

The candidate will lead tax return reviews, supervise staff, and participate in tax planning and client meetings. Significant overtime is expected around tax season.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in public accounting with demonstrated progression in tax return complexity, scope and research.
• At least two years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's degree in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax planning

Client meetings

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Tax Manager for a well-established regional CPA firm in the San Jose area. The role offers strong work-life balance, generous benefits including a 5% 401(k) employer contribution, and pathways toward partnership across SEC and closely held clients.

The candidate will lead tax return reviews, supervise staff, and participate in tax planning and client meetings. Significant overtime is expected around tax season.