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Flowthrough Tax Senior - Winery Focus
Overview
BPM-where caring and community are at the core of who we are-is seeking a talented Tax Senior with winery experience to join our growing Flowthrough (PCS) Tax practice. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working with closely held businesses and has a strong understanding of the unique operational, accounting, and tax considerations of vineyards, wineries, and wine distributors.
As a key member of the team, you will support complex tax engagements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build meaningful client relationships while contributing to high-quality service delivery across the wine and agribusiness sector.
Note: Candidates within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for flowthrough entities (partnerships, S corporations) within the winery, vineyard, and agribusiness sectors
• Assist with tax planning and consulting engagements, including multi-state compliance and entity structuring considerations
• Support inventory costing and accounting analyses, including UNICAP (§263A), production accounting, and valuation matters
• Prepare workpapers and documentation related to complex tax positions
• Conduct tax research and apply findings to client-specific recommendations
• Assist in addressing tax implications related to wine production cycles, agricultural operations, and distribution models
• Support compliance and advisory work related to excise tax and beverage alcohol regulations (e.g., TTB considerations)
• Work with clients with multi-entity structures, including family-owned operations and private equity-backed winery businesses
• Communicate directly with clients, including controllers, CFOs, and owners, to gather information and provide updates
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients through tax planning and process improvements

Qualifications:

• CPA preferred or in progress
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on flowthrough taxation (partnerships and S corporations)
• Experience working with winery, vineyard, agribusiness, or consumer products clients

BPM Offers:

• Balance & Flexibility: 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating), Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options.
• Total Rewards: personalized benefits, including 401(k) employer match; multiple medical, dental, vision offerings with up to 90% employer-paid premiums; and pet insurance.
• Well-Being: interactive wellness platform, progressive mental-health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
• Professional Development: performance-based bonuses, dedicated coaching, and rich learning through BPM University

$81,000 - $101,000 a year
*The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications
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