Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Hybrid

Los Angeles, CA 90071

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will be a key member of the Corporate Tax Solutions team, leading complex corporate income tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) engagements. You will manage multiple client relationships end-to-end, supervise and mentor teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a variety of industries. This role is a primary pathway to Partner or Managing Director within the firm.

You will collaborate closely with specialists across the tax practice, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), while leveraging advanced tools, technology, and firm resources to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Engagement Management

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements, including planning, execution, direction, and completion of tax projects
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong working relationships with client leadership and staff
• Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance solutions
• Manage engagement economics, including realization, utilization, leverage, budgets, accounts receivable, and expenses
  
  

Tax Technical Leadership

• Oversee and review complex corporate income tax returns
• Perform primary and secondary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
• Research and consult on complex federal, state, and international tax matters
• Apply strong knowledge of corporate income tax, SALT, international taxation, and transfer pricing
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop staff across engagements
• Assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
  
  

Business Development & Growth

• Support firm growth and profitability through business development activities
• Leverage professional networks to identify and pursue new opportunities
• Participate in marketing initiatives, industry events, and community activities
  
  

Professional Standards

• Adhere to the highest professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Master's degree in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD (preferred)
  
  

Certifications

• CPA or active JD / active law (attorney) license - REQUIRED
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
• Strong hands-on experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions
  
  

Skills & Technical Expertise

• Corporate income tax compliance and planning
• ASC 740 (tax provision preparation and/or audit support)
• Broad-based statutory income tax compliance
• State & local taxation (SALT)
• Taxation of international activity and transfer pricing
• Strong US GAAP knowledge related to income taxes
  
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Recent experience in public accounting or professional services
• Background with Top 20 accounting firms strongly preferred
• Experience with ONESOURCE OTP / Client tax software
• Stable employment history (ideally no frequent 1-2 year job hopping)
  
  

Additional Information

• Industry Experience: Varied industry experience acceptable
• Variable Compensation: Annual performance-based bonus
• Travel: As needed
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

CPA License or Active JD / Attorney License: (Yes/No - specify CPA or JD, Active State[s])

ASC 740 (Income Tax Provision) Experience: (Yes/No - years of hands-on experience)

Corporate Income Tax Compliance Experience:

Team Leadership / Mentoring Experience: (Yes/No - team size managed)

Client-Facing / Relationship Management Experience: (Yes/No - brief details)

Years of Public Accounting / Professional Services Experience: (Yes/No - years)

Has the candidate worked at a Top 20 Accounting Firm? (Yes/No - specify firm[s])

Experience with State & Local Tax (SALT): (Yes/No - brief details)

International Tax Exposure: (Yes/No - brief details)

Transfer Pricing Exposure: (Yes/No - brief details)

ASC 740 Engagement Type Experience:

☐ Tax Provision Preparation

☐ Audit Support

☐ Both

Experience with Tax Software:

☐ ONESOURCE OTP

☐ ONESOURCE Client

☐ Other (Specify):

US GAAP & Corporate Income Tax Proficiency: (Strong / Moderate / Limited)

Please indicate the percentage of time the candidate is willing to travel:

Is the candidate currently subject to any non-compete or non-solicitation agreement with a current or former employer? (Yes/No - details)

Total Years of Corporate Tax Experience:

How many years of ASC 740 provision experience do you have?

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn ID:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work Onsite at Los Angeles, CA 90071?