Tax Senior Manager — Hybrid, Path to Partner, 401K + Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K with 5% employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Essenti Talent, a well-established regional CPA firm in California, seeks a Tax Senior Manager for a hybrid in-office/home schedule. The role offers strong work-life balance, generous benefits, and potential bonuses, with a fast track toward Partnership.

Responsibilities include technical tax review, client leadership, staff development, and efficient tax return flow. Candidates should have CPA license, 7–10 years in public accounting, and solid knowledge of tax software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax preparation, research, and planning software.
• Overtime work during peak season (Jan–Apr).
• Public accounting experience with tax complexity growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of tax returns and examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert in tax discipline or industry.
• Supervise larger tax returns and delegate tasks.
• Manage client service responsibilities and relationships.
• Delegate and manage government examinations; represent clients to authorities.
• Mentor staff and contribute to training and development.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of tax returns and reports.
• Oversee billing and collections processes.
• Support partners with additional reports and research.

Skills

Tax law knowledge

Client relations

Team leadership

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Master's in taxation (preferred)

Tools

Tax software (e.g., ProSystem fx)

Job description

Essenti Talent, a well-established regional CPA firm in California, seeks a Tax Senior Manager for a hybrid in-office/home schedule. The role offers strong work-life balance, generous benefits, and potential bonuses, with a fast track toward Partnership.

Responsibilities include technical tax review, client leadership, staff development, and efficient tax return flow. Candidates should have CPA license, 7–10 years in public accounting, and solid knowledge of tax software.