Senior Tax Manager

About AFG

Accounting First Group is a family-office-backed network of leading CPA firms across the U.S., bringing together established practices on a national platform built for long-term growth and innovation. We combine the stability of traditional accounting with the energy and reward of a modern firm.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead client engagements, strengthen relationships, and actively contribute to the growth of our California practice. This is a leadership-track position ideal for a technically strong tax professional who combines technical excellence with business development skill, mentoring ability, and a passion for building something larger than themselves.

This role offers a direct path to Partner within a national platform designed to reward initiative, collaboration, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

·      Provide technical leadership. Manage and review complex business, partnership, and individual tax engagements, ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables.

·      Advise proactively. Deliver strategic tax planning and structuring guidance for closely held businesses, partnerships, and high-net-worth clients.

·      Develop new business. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities with existing and prospective clients. Network within the community and industry groups to expand firm visibility and client base.

·      Strengthen relationships. Serve as a trusted advisor by building deep, long-term client relationships grounded in expertise, responsiveness, and results.

·      Lead and mentor. Supervise, train, and develop managers, seniors, and staff, fostering technical excellence and leadership readiness.

·      Collaborate strategically. Partner with firm leadership to execute regional growth plans, expand service offerings, and enhance profitability.

·      Innovate and improve. Contribute to process efficiency, technology integration, and the advancement of firm best practices.

·      Engage nationally. Work with colleagues across AFG’s growing network to share expertise, serve multi-location clients, and contribute to platform-wide initiatives.

·      Support advisory initiatives. Assist clients with transactions, entity restructuring, and multi-state compliance as the firm’s advisory services expand.

Qualifications

·     Active CPA license required.

·     8 to 12 years of progressive public accounting experience, with deep expertise in taxation.

·     Proven success in client relationship management and new business development.

·     Strong technical proficiency in federal and state tax law, including multi-state experience.

·     Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

·     Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for practice growth and equity participation.

Why Join AFG

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Long-term incentive plan tied to future firm growth.
• CPA licensure support and ongoing education.
• 401(k), healthcare, and PTO.
• Collaborative, service-first culture that values integrity, innovation, and growth.
• Direct path to Partner, with mentorship and real equity-like rewards.