Tax Senior/Tax Manager

Grow Your Tax Career with Real Ownership at Brown Armstrong

Brown Armstrong is looking for an experienced tax professional who is ready for meaningful client work, leadership opportunities, and a clear path for continued growth.

This opportunity is open to experienced public accounting professionals at the Senior through Manager level. Whether you are a Senior ready to take on greater ownership or a Manager looking to lead engagements, mentor staff, and build deeper client relationships, Brown Armstrong offers a clear path to grow your tax career.

At Brown Armstrong, you will join a respected California firm with a strong presence throughout the state. For decades, we have served businesses, individuals, and organizations with practical tax, accounting, and advisory solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Position: Tax Accountant – Senior to Manager Level | Full-time 

Location: Bakersfield, CA (on-site) 

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will take an active role in managing tax engagements, serving clients, and helping develop the next generation of professionals within the firm.

·   Lead tax engagements from planning through completion

·   Review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation

·   Research complex tax issues and advise clients on relevant developments

·   Serve as a primary point of contact for clients

·   Manage engagement timelines, workflow, and deliverables

·   Supervise, coach, and develop staff

·   Identify opportunities to provide additional value to existing clients

·   Participate in firm training, mentoring, and business development initiatives

·   Represent Brown Armstrong in professional, charitable, and civic organizations

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate has hands-on tax experience in public accounting and is ready to contribute at a high level while continuing to grow professionally.

·   Experience in tax services within public accounting at the Senior, Supervisor, or Manager level

·   CPA license, EA license, or active progress toward CPA or EA licensure

·   Experience supervising, training, or mentoring staff

·   Strong communication, organization, and client-service skills

·   Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple engagements

·   A collaborative mindset and desire to build lasting client relationships

What We Offer

Brown Armstrong offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive team environment that invests in your long-term success.

·   Competitive compensation

·   Senior-level starting compensation from $78,000, plus extra time incentive pay

·   Manager-level starting compensation from $105,000, plus extra time incentives and bonuses

·   Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 4 annual wellness days

·   Day-to-day and seasonal scheduling flexibility

·   100% paid employee health insurance,

·   Dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and 401(k)

·   CPA exam bonus of up to $5,000

·   Paid time off for CPA exams

·   Access to CPA study materials and reimbursement support

·   A clear path for advancement from Senior to Manager and beyond

·   A team-oriented culture that values mentoring, development, and professional growth

Why Brown Armstrong

At Brown Armstrong, you will have the opportunity to do more than prepare and review returns. You will build trusted client relationships, develop leadership skills, mentor others, and grow your career with a firm that has been shaping careers and communities across California for decades.

• Pay Transparency Disclosure: The finalized compensation for this position will be established considering the educational background, prior experience in public accounting, and the specific skill set of the chosen candidate.