Tax Manager
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Tax Supervisor
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Tax Supervisor to join our well-established firm with the potential for short-term partnership. We offer a hybrid work environment and strive to maintain a reasonable work-life balance. Our client base consists of diverse industries, including closely held clients and high net worth individuals.
We welcome candidates from Big-4, national, or large local L.A.-based CPA firms, and we may provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on-site tax teams in our office
- Champion the use of technology tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data security
- Hands-on review and approval of tax returns, as well as other tax consulting and planning work
- Manage tax projects and ensure compliance with deadlines, taking personal responsibility as the tax preparer
- Ensure timely delivery of work products and take final responsibility for decisions
- Implement professional licensing standards and stay updated on tax laws and regulations
- Mentor and support the professional and personal growth of tax team members
- Serve as a resource for tax staff and partners, addressing tax-related issues and inquiries
- Maintain knowledge of changes in tax laws and procedures and update team workflows and standards accordingly
- Contribute to the design of annual tax staff training
- Collaborate with partners and other business lines
- Maintain professional relationships within the accounting profession and engage in relevant membership organizations
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in public accounting
- CPA license in the state of California or ability to obtain it within 6 months
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Advanced degree in taxation is preferred
- Strong tax research and writing skills
- Expertise in income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, nonprofits, and foundations
- Preferably experienced in complex real estate transactions, trust accounting, foreign tax matters, and mergers & acquisitions
- Public speaking experience is a plus
- Proficient in relevant software
- Previous experience in managing a team of licensed professionals
- Strong knowledge of tax controversy, audit, and rulings is highly desirable
- Emotional intelligence
- Experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package
- Culture of work-life integration and inclusiveness