Tax Supervisor

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

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Tax Supervisor within the Tax Services Group to lead and review complex tax engagements for diverse clients. The role emphasizes client service, technical excellence, and mentoring staff in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing returns for trusts, estates, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, researching complex matters, and identifying planning opportunities while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.

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 income tax returns.
• Review mid-level complexity individual returns.
• Research and draft memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identify tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Train and supervise staff accountants.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA or CPA candidate

MS in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Tax Supervisor – Tax Services Group

Withum’s Tax Services Group is composed of tax specialists who ensure timely and accurate tax reporting while minimizing tax payments. The Tax Supervisor role will be based out of Los Angeles, CA, and will work alongside an integrated team of seasoned CPAs and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Trust & Estate, complex C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns
• Preparing high net worth individual returns
• Reviewing mid‑level complexity C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns
• Reviewing mid‑level complexity individual returns
• Researching and drafting memoranda involving complex tax matters
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Training and supervising staff accountants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification with parts passed
• Masters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem‑solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 to $145,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a 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/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WithumSmith+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.