Greater Los Angeles Area | Public Accounting
A highly respected CPA firm is seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join its leadership team and play a meaningful role in the future growth of the practice.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax professional who wants more than a traditional review-and-compliance role. The successful candidate will become a key leader within the firm, helping manage client relationships, develop staff, improve operations, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Unlike many partner-track opportunities, this position does not require an existing book of business. The firm has a strong client base, an established referral network, and more work than it can comfortably service. The focus of this role is leadership, client service, technical excellence, and helping build the next generation of the firm.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership and serve as a key member of the management team. This individual will help oversee client service, mentor and develop staff, and participate in decisions that impact the future direction of the practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of closely held business and individual tax clients
- Serving as a trusted advisor on tax planning, compliance, and business matters
- Leading client meetings and maintaining long-term client relationships
- Reviewing complex tax returns and resolving technical tax issues
- Mentoring, coaching, and developing tax professionals across multiple experience levels
- Managing workflow, staffing priorities, and project execution
- Participating in leadership discussions involving firm operations, staffing, and growth initiatives
- Helping improve processes, technology utilization, and operational efficiency
- Contributing to the long-term success and scalability of the practice
What Makes This Opportunity Different
Many experienced tax professionals find themselves in large firms where partnership opportunities have become increasingly limited. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a firm’s leadership team and build toward partnership based on performance, leadership, and contribution to the organization.
Highlights include:
- Realistic path toward partnership
- Significant influence over the future direction of the firm
- Direct access to ownership and key decision-makers
- Opportunity to lead and develop staff
- Strong client-facing and advisory responsibilities
- Established client base with no requirement to bring business
- Additional compensation available for business development, but no expectation to become a full-time salesperson
- Entrepreneurial environment where contributions are visible and valued
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax expertise with leadership ability, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in helping clients and staff succeed.
Qualifications include:
- CPA license required
- 8+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Experience reviewing complex individual, partnership, S-Corporation, and business tax returns
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff
- Prior leadership experience with direct reports
- Desire to play an active role in firm leadership and long-term growth
- Growth-minded, self-aware, and coachable leadership style
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Revenue-sharing opportunity for new business generated
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environment
- Long-term partnership potential
If you are looking for an opportunity to help lead a firm rather than simply work within one, we would welcome a confidential conversation.