Tax Supervisor - Flowthrough

Bpm-LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Well-being resources

Flex PTO & holidays

CPA study resources & development

Job summary

BPM-LLP is seeking a Tax Supervisor in the Flowthrough practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will supervise complex tax engagements for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals, while mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality client service.

You will collaborate with Managers, Directors, and Partners to identify planning opportunities, review technical work, and stay current on evolving tax laws and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in public accounting with focus on Flow-Through Taxation.
• CPA or EA license (or in progress).
• Exposure to diverse entity types (partnerships, S corporations, individuals).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and training associate level professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review complex tax returns for partnerships, S corps, individuals, and fiduciaries.
• Manage multiple tax engagements, ensuring timely delivery and BPM quality standards.
• Identify planning opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare memoranda for clients and leadership.
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Seniors with ongoing feedback and training.
• Stay current on tax legislation and regulatory changes and communicate impact.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Proactive thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree (plus)

CPA license or EA in progress

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. As a Tax Supervisor within BPM's Flowthrough practice, you will play a key role in helping closely held businesses, partnerships, S corporations, and their owners navigate complex tax matters and achieve their financial goals.

In this role, you will work closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to provide strategic tax solutions, identify planning opportunities, and deliver exceptional client service. You'll review and mentor the work of Associates and Seniors, helping develop the next generation of tax professionals while ensuring the quality and accuracy of client deliverables.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

Note: This position is onsite for candidates located in the Bay Area, who will be expected to work a hybrid work 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)
• 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, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University

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

Responsibilities:

• Review complex partnership, S corporation, individual, and fiduciary tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to BPM's quality standards.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide recommendations that help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve their business objectives.
• Research complex tax matters and prepare technical memoranda and recommendations for clients and firm leadership.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of Associates and Seniors, providing ongoing feedback, training, and professional development support.
• Stay current on tax legislation, industry trends, and regulatory changes, communicating key developments and their impact to clients and team members.

Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in Flow-Through Taxation.
• Degree in Accounting or related field (Masters 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.

$103,000 - $128,000 a year

Compensation reflects multiple factors including experience, certifications, skills, and geographic differentials,

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.

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.

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.