Tax Senior Manager

Acloché; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K employer contribution 5%

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join a well-established regional CPA firm in a hybrid schedule across LA/ Woodland Hills/ Oxnard/ Torrance, CA. The role offers strong bonuses and 5% 401(k) employer contributions with a fast track to Partner.

The position requires extensive tax experience, CPA credential, and leadership to supervise staff and manage examinations. Strong client leadership and technical tax skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current tax laws.
• Proficiency in computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software.
• Occasional overtime year-round; heavy overtime from Jan 1 to Apr 15, may exceed 55 hours/week.
• 7–10 years of public accounting with growth in tax complexity and research.
• At least 2 years representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum 1 year supervising and directing tax preparers.
• Bachelor's in accounting required; Master's in taxation preferred.
• Minimum 40 hours of continuing education per year.
• Active CPA license required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the AICPA.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all returns and examinations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Leads large tax returns and delegates to staff as needed.
• Manages client service with partners or delegated staff.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent clients.
• Mentors staff and assists in recruiting and training programs.
• Ensures smooth flow of returns through preparation and delivery.
• Ensures accurate billing and collections.
• Prepares reports and projects for partners.
• Researches tax software options for partners’ recommendations.
• Supports firm practice development and community engagement.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax software

Client relations

Staff supervision

Overtime experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation preferred

Tools

Tax research software

Tax preparation 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.