Tax Senior Manager

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K employer contribution (5%)

Job summary

Ashford Connex, LLC seeks a Tax Senior Manager for a hybrid in-office and home-based role in Southern California. The position supports the firm’s growth with large tax returns, reviews, and expert guidance across client engagements.

The ideal candidate will have seven to ten years in public accounting, a CPA license, and a proven ability to manage, develop staff, and deliver during peak season. Strong client service and technical skills are essential.

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; heavy overtime from January 1 to April 15 (>55 hours/week).
• Seven to ten years in public accounting with progression in tax complexity and research.
• At least two years representing clients before taxing authorities.

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.
• Leads larger tax returns and delegates to tax preparers.
• Manages client service for assigned clients or where delegated by Partner.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent before taxing authorities.
• Develops staff through recruiting, evaluations, and training.
• Ensures smooth flow of tax returns and accurate billing.
• Prepares reports and participates in firm practice development.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax software

Time management

Client service

Staff development

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

CPA license

AICPA member

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.