Tax Supervisor

Distinct | North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Tax professional to oversee tax return reviews and mentor staff. This role emphasizes trust, professionalism, and collaboration within a supportive environment. Candidates should have a CPA license and significant public accounting tax experience. The firm offers a salary range of $120K–$150K based on experience and fosters a culture of respect and integrity.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• Several years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong review experience and comfort supervising others.
• Experience with individual and entity returns.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and supervising federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Supporting and mentoring staff and seniors.
• Handling complex tax issues and client questions with confidence.
• Collaborating closely with managers and partners on planning and workflow.
• Helping maintain high standards without creating unnecessary stress.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting tax experience

Review experience

Supervising others

Comfort handling complex tax issues

Job description

Overview

Here’s the odd thing about senior tax roles: on paper, they all look the same. Same returns. Same deadlines. Same “leadership opportunity” language. But in reality, the difference between a role you tolerate and one you genuinely enjoy usually comes down to something far less measurable.

It’s about whether the firm trusts you. Whether your judgment is valued. And whether leadership treats experienced professionals like adults rather than cogs in a compliance machine.

This Los Angeles–based firm has quietly built a reputation for doing exactly that. They work with sophisticated clients, but they don’t confuse complexity with chaos. They value structure, clarity, and calm thinking. Busy season is still busy, of course, but it’s managed with intention rather than panic.

This role sits at the sweet spot between technical depth and people leadership. You’ll be reviewing work, mentoring staff, handling more complex tax matters, and acting as a steady presence for both clients and junior team members. It’s not about micromanaging. It’s about guiding, improving quality, and making the whole operation run better because you’re there.

What you’ll actually be doing

• Reviewing and supervising federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities
• Supporting and mentoring staff and seniors, acting as a technical and professional resource
• Handling complex tax issues and client questions with confidence
• Collaborating closely with managers and partners on planning and workflow
• Helping maintain high standards without creating unnecessary stress

Why this role stands out

• Salary range: $120K–$150K depending on experience
• A firm culture that values professionalism, trust, and long-term thinking
• Clients who are interesting without being unreasonable
• Leadership that listens rather than dictates

What they’re looking for

• CPA license is required
• Several years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong review experience and comfort supervising others
• Experience with individual and entity returns
• Someone who takes pride in doing things properly and helping others do the same

This isn’t a role for someone chasing a flashy title. It’s for someone who wants to be respected, trusted, and given room to do their best work.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re just browsing the job boards and haven’t dusted off that resume yet, that’s not a problem, you can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on LinkedIn and we can pick up on there.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and you’re unsure whether to apply because you don’t have all the required experience, we still encourage you to hit that apply button. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, please do still apply. If this position isn’t quite right, it’s highly likely we’ll have other Public Accounting positions that could be a good fit for you.