Overview
Job description : Were seeking an experienced and driven Tax Senior Manager to join our growing Tax team in San Jose. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional with deep technical knowledge, proven client management experience, and a passion for developing people.
Responsibilities
- As a Tax Senior Manager, youll oversee complex tax engagements, serve as a subject matter expert, and provide strategic tax guidance to a diverse client base. Youll also play a key role in practice development, staff mentoring, and representing clients before taxing authorities. This is an opportunity to step into a highly impactful leadership position while working in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
- Review and approve tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps
- Lead technical tax reviews and manage government tax examinations of any complexity
- Serve as a subject matter expert in specific disciplines or industries
- Manage large, complex tax returns, delegating work to preparers as needed
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, assuming responsibility for client service delivery
- Represent clients before federal and state taxing authorities
- Mentor, recruit, and develop staff, including performance evaluations and professional training
- Ensure smooth and timely flow of tax returns through the preparation process
- Oversee billing and collections processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Conduct tax research, evaluate software, and provide recommendations to partners
- Contribute to practice development through networking, community involvement, and referral source engagement
Qualifications
710 years of public accounting experience with progressive tax complexity and research expertiseMinimum 2 years experience representing clients before taxing authoritiesAt least 1 year of supervisory experience managing tax preparersBachelors degree in Accounting requiredMasters in Taxation preferredStrong proficiency with tax preparation, research, and planning softwareUp-to-date knowledge of current federal and state tax lawsCPA license required; must be in good standing with the AICPACommitment to at least 40 hours of continuing education annuallyAbility to balance multiple deadlines and manage peak workload (overtime required, especially January-April)Why This Role Stands Out
Leadership Impact : Take on a senior leadership role with autonomy and influenceClient-Facing Responsibility : Directly manage relationships with high-value clientsMentorship & Growth : Recruit, develop, and mentor the next generation of tax professionalsStrategic Involvement : Play a key role in practice development and firm growth initiativesCompetitive Compensation : $184,000 $197,000 annually, plus overtime eligibilityThis is a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing tax professional ready to step into a senior leadership role in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
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