Senior Tax Manager - PrideStaff

PrideStaff Financial is working with a fast-growing tax accounting firm in Pleasanton, California and we're looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager. As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll be working closely with a team of tax professionals and clients, You'll be overseeing client relationships, delivering complex tax planning and compliance, and driving the growth of the practice’s tax practice. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 10+ years of experience in tax, a proven track record of working across large teams, and strong technical expertise in tax law and compliance.

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Job Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or tax, with a focus on tax compliance, planning, and advisory services.
• Proven experience managing and leading professionals.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations, including experience with complex tax returns and planning.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring and developing staff.
• Lead and manage tax professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support the professional growth of team members through training and development programs.
• Work closely with partners and other department leaders to ensure seamless integration of tax services with other areas of the practice, including audit, advisory, and consulting.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the practice by participating in leadership meetings, sharing insights on tax trends, and driving operational improvements.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., UltraTax, ProSystem, Lacerte) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Other Details:

Technical Expertise & Advisory:

• Provide technical expertise on complex tax issues, including mergers and acquisitions, international tax, state and local tax, tax credits and incentives, and other specialized areas.
• Research complex tax matters and deliver insightful and well-supported recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Lead discussions on technical tax topics within the practice, ensuring knowledge sharing and consistent application of tax laws.
• Risk Management & Quality Control:
• Ensure that all tax engagements comply with the practice’s quality control policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and manage tax risks for both the practice and clients, ensuring that tax positions taken are defensible and aligned with the practice’s ethical standards.
• Review and sign off on tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and completeness.

Practice Development:

• Collaborate with practice leadership to develop and execute strategies for growing the tax practice, including client acquisition, cross-selling services, and expanding service offerings.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including networking, attending industry events, and representing the practice in the marketplace.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients, offering additional value-added services in tax and other related areas.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Taxation or related field.
• Experience in specialized areas such as international tax, M&A, state and local tax, or tax credits and incentives.
• Strong business development and networking skills, with a track record of growing client relationships and practice areas.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques to streamline workflow and improve team efficiency.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients in a fast-growing firm.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans and a 401k match.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on client success.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Tax experience: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pleasanton, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Per Year