Tax Senior Manager

Launching Point; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead complex tax returns, supervise staff, and manage client relationships on a hybrid in-office and home-based schedule. The role requires a CPA license, 7–10 years in public accounting, and proficiency with tax software.

The position offers strong benefits, potential bonuses, and a fast track to Partner. Occasional heavy overtime around tax season is expected.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities (≥2 years).
• Minimum one year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Current CPA license in good standing with AICPA.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s in taxation preferred.
• Forty hours of continuing education per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Oversee larger tax returns and delegate to the tax preparers as needed.
• Manage client service responsibilities for clients directly served by the Tax Senior Manager or delegated by Partners.
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent clients before taxing authorities.
• Develop staff by recruiting, evaluating performance, and providing training.
• Ensure smooth flow of tax returns through the preparation system and timely delivery to clients.
• Oversee accurate billing and collections processes.
• Prepare other reports and projects for Partners as requested.
• Research and evaluate tax software for recommendations to Partners.
• Participate in practice development through referrals, community and industry activities.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client service

Staff development

Overtime management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

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.