Tax Senior Manager

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

5% 401K employer contribution

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in California seeks a Tax Senior Manager to oversee complex tax engagements with a hybrid in-office and remote schedule. Office options include LA, Woodland Hills, Oxnard, or Torrance, CA, with a fast track to Partner and strong benefits.

The role requires 7–10 years in public accounting, CPA license, and knowledge of current tax laws. Proficiency with tax software is essential; a master’s in taxation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires CPA license and 7–10 years in public accounting.
• Knowledge of current tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software and research tools.
• Experience supervising staff and directing work of preparers.
• Ability to represent clients before tax authorities.
• Bachelor's in accounting; master's in taxation preferred; continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tax review and approval of complex returns and government examinations.
• Acts as subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Manages larger returns and delegates to preparers.
• Maintains client service responsibilities with partners or delegated clients.
• Leads government examinations and may represent before authorities.
• Develops staff through recruiting, performance reviews, and training.

Skills

Tax expertise

Leadership

Client service

Time management

Overtime endurance

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

CPA license

AICPA member in good standing

Tools

Tax software proficiency

Tax research tools

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.