Tax Manager | $140K - $180K | 5 weeks PTO | only 56hrs/wk Tax Season

Job Title: Tax Manager

Salary: $140,000 to $180,000+

5 WEEKS PTO

Location: Torrance, CA (close proximity to Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach)

Max 56 hours/week during Tax Season.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Tax focused review of form 1065, 1120S, 1120 and various other entities
• Sophisticated tax planning for businesses across a variety of industries
• Reviews work on client engagements to ensure firm’s quality control procedures are followed.
• Informs partners of progress on engagements on a continuous basis. Identifies technical issues and brings recommended solutions to partner’s attention for timely action.
• Provides training, leadership, recognition, and administrative direction to motivate and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws as it relates to ownership of foreign entities by a U.S. person.
• Completes performance reviews and provides timely / constructive feedback.
• Understands the economics of the firm’s practice. Has direct client billing responsibility.
• Supports management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and brings that support to the team.
• Accepts other administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including recruiting and leading professional development conferences as required.
• Ability to mentor and train staff / seniors.
• Stays current on technical and regulatory issues.
• Assist in any other tasks as requested.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding organization and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinating priorities with partners.
• Team player and can collaborate with other individuals in the organization.
• Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).
• QuickBooks and ProSystems experience (or similar accounting/tax software equivalent).
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Positive attitude and excitement to learn.
• Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays .
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Management skills including effective delegation of work through staff/seniors, reviewing work & providing timely feedback, involvement with scheduling / workflow procedures, and mentoring staff/seniors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a public accounting firm or related experience
• CPA required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire