Tax Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Tax Supervisor to lead audit engagements from planning to completion, mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships. The role requires a CPA or progress toward certification, 4+ years in public accounting, and strong communication.

The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation and a bonus program, along with opportunities for growth within a collaborative team of CPAs and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Licensed CPA or working towards certification with parts passed.
• MS in Taxation preferred but not required.
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Trust & Estate, complex C corp., S corp., and partnership income tax returns.
• Prepare high net worth individual returns.
• Review mid-level complexity C corp., S corp., and partnership returns.
• Review mid-level complexity individual returns.
• Research and draft memoranda on complex tax matters.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and resolve tax controversies.
• Train and supervise staff accountants.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal & written presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA

Master of Science in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!Job Description:Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.This Tax Supervisor role will be based out of our Los Angeles, CA. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How you'll spend your time:Preparing Trust & Estate, complex C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returnsPreparing high net worth individual returnsReviewing mid-level complexity C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returnsReviewing mid-level complexity individual returnsResearching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax mattersIdentifying tax planning opportunitiesHandling and resolve tax controversiesTraining and supervision of staff accountantsThe kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingLicensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification with parts passedMasters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not requiredAt least 4 years of public accounting experienceExceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationshipsAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing projectsStrong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s managementExcellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skillsAbility to travel as neededThe compensation for this position ranges from $110,000-$145,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.#LI-MM1#LI-HybridWithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.