Tax Manager โ International Accounting Firm (Hybrid, Southern California)
$120K-$150K | Full-Time
Location: Tustin, CA - Hybrid (Southern California based)
Job Type: Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level
Our client is a fastgrowing international accounting boutique thatโs redefining what modern advisory work looks like. They blend deep technical expertise with innovative AI tools to help clients maximize profitability, streamline operations, and unlock their full growth potential โ and theyโre looking for their next key leader to grow with them.
Theyโre hiring a Tax Manager whoโs ready to step into a highimpact role, help shape their tax practice, and develop into a longterm successor within their leadership team.
What Youโll Do
- Lead and grow their tax practice alongside firm partners, taking ownership of client relationships and engagement strategy.
- Guide and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and smart, efficient workflows.
- Bring strong technical expertise across individual, partnership, passthrough, and corporate tax planning.
- Manage engagements endtoend, ensuring clients receive accurate, highquality work and proactive advisory support.
- Identify tax issues, anticipate client needs, and deliver thoughtful solutions.
- Build trust with clients by understanding their business and advising on tax strategy and planning.
- Leverage technology and AIdriven tools to work smarter, not harder.
- Train junior staff and help shape the future of our tax function.
- International tax experience is highly valued.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of tax experience.
- CPA or active CPA candidacy.
- Strong technical tax knowledge across corporate, partnership, and individual returns.
- Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
- A proactive, ownershipdriven mindset with integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
- International tax experience and Japanese fluency are a plus.
Why Join?
- Theyโre a boutique firm with global reach โ small enough to be agile, big enough to offer diverse work.
- Theyโre integrating AI and modern tools into our operations, giving you the chance to shape the future of our tax practice.
- Youโll join a leadershipminded environment where your voice matters and your career path is intentional.
- This role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a future successor within the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
* The pay range provided in this job posting is an estimate based on current market data and the anticipated scope of responsibilities for this role. Actual pay rate may vary per client project and will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills, and qualifications. The final pay rate will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process with the client. This range is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of specific compensation levels for any applicant.
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