Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to lead a broad range of tax activities for a public accounting environment in California. This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance, improving tax efficiency, and advising teams and clients on complex tax matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff while managing multiple priorities in a highly organized setting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the preparation and final review of federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring timely submission and adherence to current regulations.
• Create practical tax planning approaches that help reduce exposure and support efficient outcomes for clients and the organization.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates, evaluate their effect on tax positions, and develop clear guidance on complex issues.
• Research technical tax questions and produce well-supported documentation, including written analyses and internal reference materials.
• Lead tax audit activities by coordinating responses, organizing requested records, and serving as a point of contact with outside auditors or agencies.
• Supervise and develop entry-level tax professionals and operations staff through coaching, review feedback, and day-to-day support.
• Maintain thorough tax records and prepare organized reports for leadership to support decision-making and compliance oversight.
• Manage work across individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, exempt, and sales tax engagements while balancing deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a CPA or comparable credential is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in tax management or public accounting with hands-on exposure to individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, exempt, and sales tax matters.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax rules and filing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex tax issues, apply sound judgment, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Lacerte, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Canopy Tax, Slack, Zoom, Webex, Adobe, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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