G
GHJ Verified

Tax Manager

Los Angeles, CAHybridFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • CPA
  • Accounting
  • Tax Returns
  • Public Accounting
  • Client Engagements
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Compliance
  • IRS Examinations
  • State Tax Examinations

Nice to have

  • Master's in Taxation
  • Business Development
  • Practice Growth

Role summary

A Top 100 public accounting firm seeks a Tax Manager for its Southern California team. This role involves reviewing complex tax returns, managing client engagements, providing tax planning and consulting, and leading/mentoring tax professionals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, an active CPA license, and strong technical tax knowledge. Responsibilities include client relationship management, tax research, and participating in business development. This hybrid role offers career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Tax Manager

Hybrid | Multiple Southern California Locations

A well-established Top 100 public accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking to work with sophisticated clients, lead engagements, mentor staff, and continue advancing their career in a collaborative environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of industries while serving as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters and planning strategies.

What You'll Do

  • Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.
  • Manage multiple tax engagements from planning through completion.
  • Provide tax planning, consulting, and technical guidance to clients.
  • Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Lead client meetings and communicate recommendations clearly.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop tax professionals across multiple experience levels.
  • Manage IRS and state tax examinations as needed.
  • Monitor engagement budgets, billing, and project timelines.
  • Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
  • Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client engagements.
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring staff.
  • Active CPA license required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Taxation preferred).
  • Strong technical tax knowledge, communication skills, and client service mindset.
Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to GHJ's application page.

Similar roles

See how RiseMe works

Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.