Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Location: Anaheim, CA

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join a well-established and growing public accounting firm in Anaheim, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated tax professional looking to take on a leadership role while working closely with firm partners, managing client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals.

The successful candidate will oversee a broad range of tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning and compliance services, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the firm's tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and review a wide range of tax returns, including individual, partnership, S Corporation, and C Corporation returns.
• Review workpapers prepared by staff and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Conduct tax research and stay current with federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure compliance and identify planning opportunities.
• Work directly with clients to answer tax-related questions, resolve issues, and provide proactive tax planning advice throughout the year.
• Supervise workflow across multiple engagements while ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Collaborate closely with firm partners on complex tax matters and client advisory projects.
• Assist with identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency within the tax department.
• Exposure to mergers & acquisitions, multi-state tax compliance, and other complex tax matters will be available for candidates interested in expanding their technical expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred but not required.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual, partnership, S Corporation, and C Corporation tax returns.
• Knowledge of mergers & acquisitions and/or multi-state taxation is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Strong technical tax knowledge with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining high professional standards.

Why Join?

• Join a respected and growing public accounting firm with a collaborative culture.
• Work directly alongside experienced partners on a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Leadership opportunity with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and increasingly complex tax engagements.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive environment that values work-life balance, teamwork, and long-term career growth.