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Location: Woodland Hills, CA (with office options in L.A., Oxnard, or Torrance, CA) | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid in-office/home-based | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A well-established and highly profitable regional CPA firm serving the Woodland Hills area is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join its growing tax practice. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced tax professional ready to take on technical leadership, client relationship management, and a clear path toward Partner.

What you'll do

• Perform technical review and final approval of tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any level of complexity
• Serve as a subject matter expert within a specific discipline or industry
• Take full ownership of larger, more complex tax returns and delegate work to tax preparers as appropriate
• Manage client service relationships, whether assigned directly or delegated by a Partner
• Oversee and delegate governmental tax examinations, representing clients before taxing authorities when needed
• Support staff development through recruiting, performance evaluations, training aid creation, and instruction in professional development programs
• Ensure smooth and timely flow of tax returns through the preparation system for accurate, complete, and on-time delivery
• Oversee accurate and timely billing and collection processes
• Prepare additional reports and special projects as requested by partners
• Research and evaluate tax preparation and research software, making recommendations to partners
• Contribute to firm practice development through referral source relationships, community involvement, and industry activities

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated, current knowledge of tax laws
• Proficiency with computer-based tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software
• Availability for occasional overtime throughout the year, with heavy overtime required from January 1 to April 15, potentially exceeding 55 hours per week
• Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in tax complexity, scope, and research
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing the work of tax preparers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education required annually to maintain and develop technical and business skills
• Current, valid CPA license required
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in taxation preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Large potential bonuses
• 5% employer contribution to 401K program
• Reasonable work-life balance

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Partner within a well-established, highly profitable firm, along with strong benefits and a reasonable work-life balance.