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Tax Manager / Senior Manager – Middle Market Tax

Irvine, CA | San Diego, CA | Las Vegas, NV | Seattle, WA | Portland, OR

REMOTE | HYBRID (2 days per week if local)

About Us: We are a nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held middle-market companies, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and growing businesses across a wide range of industries. Our professionals work in a highly collaborative environment that combines the technical depth of a national firm with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing practice. We believe in empowering our people with meaningful client relationships, leadership opportunities, and the flexibility to build exceptional careers while delivering strategic solutions that help businesses grow and succeed.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager / Senior Manager to join our expanding Middle Market Tax practice. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned public accounting professional who enjoys advising privately held businesses, ownership groups, and high-net-worth individuals on sophisticated tax planning, consulting, and compliance matters. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading engagement teams, mentoring future leaders, and partnering closely with firm leadership on strategic client initiatives. This role offers exceptional visibility, a diverse client portfolio, and a strong long-term path toward Director and Partner-level leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Lead tax compliance and consulting engagements for privately held middle-market businesses, partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Serve as the primary advisor for clients, delivering proactive tax planning and strategic business guidance.
• Review complex federal, state, and multi-state tax returns for accuracy, technical compliance, and planning opportunities.
• Advise business owners on entity structuring, business transactions, ownership changes, and tax-efficient growth strategies.
• Manage multiple client engagements while overseeing project budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Research and resolve complex tax matters involving federal and state tax laws.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Tax Seniors and Staff through technical review and ongoing professional development.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand advisory services.
• Collaborate with Partners on client strategy, business development initiatives, and practice growth.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting middle-market businesses and communicate planning opportunities to clients.
• Contribute to internal training, recruiting, and leadership initiatives that strengthen the firm's tax practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Previous experience at the Manager level or demonstrated readiness to step into a Tax Manager role.
• Strong technical expertise in partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, LLC, trust, and individual taxation.
• Experience serving privately held middle-market companies and business owners.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements and supervise multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and mentoring junior professionals.

Preferred

• Master's in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
• Experience with multi-state taxation and apportionment.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or closely held businesses.
• Experience with GoSystem Tax RS or comparable enterprise tax software.
• Business development experience and interest in future leadership opportunities.

What's Offered

• Salary: $130,000 – $180,000+ (DOE)
• Full Benefits & Perks
• Competitive annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional long-term retirement and wealth-building programs
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility
• CPA licensing and continuing education reimbursement
• Leadership development and mentorship programs
• Clear advancement path toward Senior Manager, Director, and Partner
• Exposure to sophisticated middle-market businesses and high-net-worth clients
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to firm leadership
• Professional development resources and ongoing technical training

Apply Today: Apply directly to this opportunity with your updated resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

**Email your resume with availability to ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com for prompt review and scheduling**

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Equal Opportunity Statement: Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.