What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Faycroft Search?
We’re looking for a Tax Manager to join a well-established, multi-partner CPA firm after 4/15.
The firm works with a diverse and loyal client base - family-owned businesses, real estate owners, agricultural enterprises, construction contractors, and high-net-worth individuals.
This is a senior role with genuine progression potential. You'll manage a varied tax portfolio, mentor a small team of associates and seniors, and work directly with partners on complex engagements.
If you want to be a meaningful contributor at a firm that values loyalty and recognizes performance then this could be worth a conversation.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a portfolio of business and individual tax clients across multiple entity types - partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals
- Reviewing complex federal and California state tax returns prepared by senior and staff associates
- Leading planning conversations with clients year-round
- Supervising and developing a team of associates; reviewing work, providing feedback, and serving as the day-to-day technical resource
- Identifying tax savings opportunities and structuring issues for clients across real estate, agriculture, and closely held businesses
- Coordinating with partners on complex or high-exposure engagements, including IRS and state notices
- Managing client deadlines and workflow across the team to ensure on-time delivery
- Contributing to business development - building on existing relationships and supporting partner-led growth initiatives
The right fit:
- Active CPA license (California preferred)
- 5 years of public accounting experience, with at least 2 at the manager level or clear readiness to step up
- Strong technical foundation in partnership, S-corp, and individual taxation
- Experience reviewing returns and managing client relationships independently, not just preparing
- Calm under deadline pressure with the organizational instincts to keep a team on track
- Someone who wants to build something, not just execute someone else's plan
Package:
- Salary of $120,000 - $145,000 (DOE)
- Up to 10% retirement contribution
- Full health and dental coverage
- Hybrid working model
- Clear route to Senior Manager and beyond
Not quite the right fit, but exploring what's out there? Get in touch anyway.
We work with a range of independent CPA firms across California (San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, LA) and we're regularly placing at Senior Associate, Manager and Senior Manager level across tax disciplines.
Reach out to Louis Fayers (louis@faycroft-search.com) or Sam Croft (sam@faycroft-search.com) to schedule a conversation.
Salary : $120,000 - $145,000