Tax Senior Manager / Manager

PREMIER KAIKI LLP; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Careers advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Premier Kaiki LLP seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee U.S. federal and state tax compliance for corporate and individual clients, with cross-border coordination for Japan–U.S. matters.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced professional services environment. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of tax experience, CPA preferred (or in progress), and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate and individual taxation
• Experience with international or cross-border tax matters a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. federal and state tax compliance for corporate and individual clients
• Support cross-border tax matters, including Japan–U.S. coordination
• Review tax returns and workpapers prepared by staff
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support advisory projects
• Ensure deadlines, quality standards, and internal controls are met

Skills

Tax compliance

Cross-border taxation

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA preferred (or in progress)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Compensation

Up to $180,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location: U.S. (Hybrid - minimum of 2 days a week in the office)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to support U.S. and cross-border (Japan–U.S.) tax compliance and advisory work. This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership mentality, and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. federal and state tax compliance for corporate and individual clients
• Support cross-border tax matters, including Japan–U.S. coordination
• Review tax returns and workpapers prepared by staffServe as a day-to-day point of contact for clients
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support advisory projects
• Ensure deadlines, quality standards, and internal controls are met
• Japanese is plus

Qualifications

• CPA preferred (or in progress)
• 5–10+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate and individual taxation
• Experience with international or cross-border tax matters a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Flexible work from home options available.