Tax Partner – Generalist
Elevated Hires is recruiting an experienced Tax Partner with expertise in corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual taxation. This direct-entry partnership opportunity offers a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles or Woodland Hills, California, along with strong benefits, substantial bonus potential, profit sharing, and a 5% employer 401(k) contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for assigned clients.
- Review and approve complex federal, state, and local tax returns.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure services support each client’s financial and business objectives.
- Advise corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax matters.
- Recruit, develop, mentor, train, and retain tax professionals.
- Participate in employee evaluations, promotions, compensation decisions, and workforce planning.
- Develop new business by expanding existing relationships, pursuing prospective clients, and cultivating referral sources.
- Maintain relationships with attorneys, bankers, investment professionals, and other centers of influence.
- Help establish and oversee professional training programs for tax personnel.
- Maintain technical expertise through continuing education, professional publications, and industry seminars.
- Support quality-control standards, operational improvements, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in leadership committees and practice-development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Approximately 10–15 years of progressive public accounting experience.
- Significant experience with corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual taxation.
- Active CPA license.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new business within a CPA environment.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with tax research, accounting, financial, and tax-preparation software.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop tax professionals.
- Excellent organizational, project-management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to manage complex engagements accurately and meet demanding deadlines.
- Commitment to completing at least 40 hours of continuing professional education annually.
Work Environment and Benefits
- Hybrid schedule combining office-based and remote work.
- Position based in Los Angeles or Woodland Hills, California.
- Reasonable work-life balance.
- Significant bonus and profit-sharing potential.
- Employer contribution equal to 5% of compensation to the 401(k) program.
- Comprehensive employee benefits.
AI Usage & Candidate Authenticity:
AI tools may be used to format resumes or assist with drafting application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately reflect the candidate’s experience. Misrepresentation—including copied job descriptions or unverifiable work history—is not acceptable. Candidates must be prepared to clearly and confidently discuss all experience listed. Elevated Efforts may request work samples, portfolio links, or other forms of validation during the hiring process.
Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted and will result in disqualification.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship, visa transfers, and other employment-based immigration support are not available for this position.