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Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (ability to travel at least once a week to this location)
Reports To: Partner / Senior Manager
Compensation: $130,000 $150,000 annually, depending on experience
About the Role
Were looking for a Tax Manager whos ready to take on a leadership role within our team. This position involves reviewing complex tax returns, overseeing accounting and bookkeeping tasks, and helping improve internal processes. Youll also be responsible for managing workflow, mentoring staff, and playing an active role in firm initiatives that support our people, clients, and overall growth.
What Youll Be Doing
- Review advanced tax returns for a variety of entities including corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and nonprofits
- Handle corporate and personal tax planning, estate planning, and more complex areas like stock sales and ownership changes
- Represent clients during tax audits and perform technical research to resolve issues
- Review payroll tax filings, sales tax returns, 1099s, business licenses, and property statements
- Manage scheduling and workflow for supervisors, seniors, and staff to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently
- Lead internal meetings, staff evaluations, and participate in mentoring and training programs
- Help shape and improve firm processes and set a strong example for professionalism and leadership
- Support recruiting efforts, including intern selection, onboarding, and feedback
- Assist with billing by reviewing WIP and helping finalize invoices
- Lead client service meetings and contribute to business development through networking and marketing
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field
- Active CPA or EA license (or equivalent experience and continued education) is a MUST
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, especially during tax season (expect 55+ hours/week)
- At least 6 years of tax experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities
Skills & Experience That Will Help You Succeed
- Strong understanding of tax forms, entity setup and dissolution, retirement plans, foreign reporting, 1031 exchanges, and specialized tax credits
- Familiarity with POL, PAC, LM2 returns, and multi-state or international filings
- Ability to develop expertise in a specific industry
- Experience with accounting software like CFS, QuickBooks, T-Value, Axcess Tax, Engagement, and CCH Workstream
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with others
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing-
Industries
Accounting
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