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NPA WorldWide

Tax Senior Manager

NPA WorldWide, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Overview Job description :

Were seeking an experienced and driven Tax Senior Manager to join our growing Tax team in San Jose. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional with deep technical knowledge, proven client management experience, and a passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

As a Tax Senior Manager, youll oversee complex tax engagements, serve as a subject matter expert, and provide strategic tax guidance to a diverse client base. Youll also play a key role in practice development, staff mentoring, and representing clients before taxing authorities. This is an opportunity to step into a highly impactful leadership position while working in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Review and approve tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps

Lead technical tax reviews and manage government tax examinations of any complexity

Serve as a subject matter expert in specific disciplines or industries

Manage large, complex tax returns, delegating work to preparers as needed

Build and maintain strong client relationships, assuming responsibility for client service delivery

Represent clients before federal and state taxing authorities

Mentor, recruit, and develop staff, including performance evaluations and professional training

Ensure smooth and timely flow of tax returns through the preparation process

Oversee billing and collections processes with accuracy and timeliness

Conduct tax research, evaluate software, and provide recommendations to partners

Contribute to practice development through networking, community involvement, and referral source engagement

Qualifications

710 years of public accounting experience with progressive tax complexity and research expertise

Minimum 2 years experience representing clients before taxing authorities

At least 1 year of supervisory experience managing tax preparers

Bachelors degree in Accounting required

Masters in Taxation preferred

Strong proficiency with tax preparation, research, and planning software

Up-to-date knowledge of current federal and state tax laws

CPA license required; must be in good standing with the AICPA

Commitment to at least 40 hours of continuing education annually

Ability to balance multiple deadlines and manage peak workload (overtime required, especially January-April)

Why This Role Stands Out

Leadership Impact : Take on a senior leadership role with autonomy and influence

Client-Facing Responsibility : Directly manage relationships with high-value clients

Mentorship & Growth : Recruit, develop, and mentor the next generation of tax professionals

Strategic Involvement : Play a key role in practice development and firm growth initiatives

Competitive Compensation : $184,000 $197,000 annually, plus overtime eligibility

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing tax professional ready to step into a senior leadership role in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

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