Tax Senior or Sup - Flowthrough Experience

BPM LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Well-being resources

Balance & flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BPM LLP is seeking a Tax Senior or Supervisor (depending on experience) in our Flowthrough practice in California. You will deliver high‑quality tax compliance and advisory services to partnerships and other pass‑through entities, preparing and reviewing federal and multi‑state returns and researching complex tax issues.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with managers and partners, and participate in special projects while supporting engagement deadlines and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in Flow‑Through Taxation.
• Licensed CPA, or in the process of obtaining CPA license OR EA certification.
• Experience performing tax research on complex issues.
• Exposure to a variety of entities and industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to flow‑through clients (Real Estate, Crypto, VC, REITs, PE, Wine).
• Supervise tax associates and manage day‑to‑day delivery of tax work.
• Develop and mentor associates with leadership and career guidance.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to ensure deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Proactive thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.

BPM is looking to hire a Tax Senior or Supervisor (depending on experience) in our Flowthrough practice.

As a Flowthrough Tax Senior or Supervisor you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality tax compliance and advisory services to partnerships, S corporations, and other pass‑through entities. In this role, you will prepare and review federal and multi‑state tax returns, conduct technical tax research, and support planning initiatives for a diverse client base ranging from middle‑market businesses to high‑net‑worth individuals. You will collaborate closely with managers and partners to address complex tax matters, contribute to client recommendations, and assist with special projects, while also mentoring junior staff and helping to ensure engagement deadlines and quality standards are met. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in flow‑through taxation while building strong client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor.

Note: Candidates within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule.

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.
• Well‑being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in Flow‑Through Taxation.
• Degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Licensed CPA, or in the process of obtaining CPA license OR EA certified.
• Participate in tax research about complex tax issues.
• Exposure to a variety of entities and industries.
• Strong analytical ability and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates proactive thinking.
• Experience developing and training associate‑level professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of flow‑through clients in the Real‑Estate, Crypto Currency, Venture Capital, REIT projects, Private Equity and/or Wine Industry.
• Work with clients to minimize their federal, state, and local tax liability.
• Supervise tax associates’ assignments and manage the day‑to‑day delivery of tax compliance / consulting services to the client.
• Develop and motivate tax associates by providing them with counseling, leadership and career guidance.

We Have:

• Consistent recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work.”
• Recognition as “Top 5 Accounting Firm in the Bay Area.”
• Summer Hours – Leave early on Friday afternoons from June to August!
• BPMU – A corporate university that’s dedicated to your career growth and development.
• Flexibility in your day‑to‑day work schedule.
• Rich diversity in the clients, industries, and overall work.

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first.
• Self‑starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit.
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view.
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel.
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion.

Wondering if you should apply?

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

$85,000 - $121,000 a year

• The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.