Tax Manager / Sr. Tax Manager

My client, a CPA firm, is searching for a Tax Manager or Sr. Tax Manager (w/ fast track to partner!) who is okay with commuting to their San Rafael, CA location. Partial relocation assistance is provided! Salary is $120,000 - $150,000, but absolutely negotiable!

This position is also ideal for a current senior accountant who is looking for the opportunity to advance to manager level, or a manager looking for a fantastic partnership opportunity. This is also a great opportunity for a more senior candidate to grow into a partnership role! The current partner is going to retire in the next few years and he is looking for someone to take over the practice; so they are looking for someone they can fast track to partner in ~4 years.

This is an in-office position as you will work closely supervising, directing, assisting, and managing other members of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare individual, corporate, partnership tax returns. Limited number of trust and non-profit returns.
• Identify applicable tax issues and planning opportunities, assist with implementation
• Review and respond to IRS and state & local tax notices, audits
• Perform and supervise accounting write-up/prepared financial statements
• Comprehensive year-end tax planning
• Supervise, train, and review work of other team members (tax and accounting)
• Learn various aspects of music industry, athlete taxation, and various other small business clients

Qualifications:

• Current CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, strong grasp of accounting and financial statement concepts
• Current CPA firm and/or family office experience. 5-10 years recent experience preferred.
• In depth knowledge and experience with tax return concepts for Individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC's, Partnership's
• Experience with tax audits and review and responding to notices
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues (tax and financial), perform research, and demonstrate critical thinking necessary to implement advice and planning
• Strong software skills, including proficiency in Excel, and experience with CCH ProSystem
• Ability to interact and effectively manage communication with clients (written, verbal, and in person)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, clients and tight deadlines, as part of a team

What they offer:

• Market/competitive salary, performance bonuses

*Partner-track candidates have opportunity for higher earnings

• 401K with company contribution
• Paid time off (vacation and sick days)
• Company-paid health benefits
• Paid CPE time off
• Paid parking
• Flexible schedule
• Free/reimbursed concert tickets
• A supportive, professional and casual work environment