Tax Senior Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Large bonuses

5% 401K match

Fast track to Partner

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our experienced regional CPA firm. The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and home-based work and can be based in LA, Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance, CA.

The position promises excellent benefits including substantial bonuses and a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, with a fast-track path toward Partnership. Responsibilities include technical tax review, client service leadership, and supervising staff, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license required.
• 7–10 years' public accounting tax experience with progression in complexity.
• 2+ years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Master's degree in taxation preferred.
• Active CPA license in good standing with AICPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert in tax discipline or industry.
• Manage larger tax returns and delegate to staff accordingly.
• Oversee client relationships and service delivery with Partners' guidance.
• Direct and assess tax examinations and represent clients before authorities when needed.
• Develop staff through recruiting, evaluations, and training support.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Leadership

Client service

Overtime management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's 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.