Tax Senior Manager

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC invites applications for a Tax Senior Manager with a hybrid in-office and home-based schedule, based in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance, CA. The firm offers strong bonuses and a 5% 401(k) employer contribution with a fast track to Partner.

Responsibilities include leading tax reviews, serving as SME, supervising staff, and representing clients before authorities while contributing to business development and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred.
• CPA license required; must be in good standing with AICPA.
• At least seven to ten years in public accounting with tax experience.
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Ability to supervise and direct tax preparers.
• Forty hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical review and approval of tax returns and examinations.
• Act as SME in tax discipline or industry.
• Oversee large tax returns and delegate to staff.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery.
• Represent clients before tax authorities when required.
• Develop staff through training and mentoring.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and billable tax filings.
• Support firm practice development and referrals.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax software

Overtime availability

Public accounting

Tax representation before authorities

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

CPA License

Tools

Tax preparation software

Tax research software

Tax planning software

Job description

Tax Senior Manager

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Senior Manager to add to their growing staff. The selected individual will work a hybrid in- office and home based schedule, and can base in an office in either L. A., Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance, CA. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, and a fast track to Partner!

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Senior Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• 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.
• Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
• 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.
• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.