Tax Manager

Tax Manager — Client Ownership • Leadership Visibility • Sustainable GrowthLead complex tax engagements, develop people, and help shape a growing tax practice without getting buried in large-firm bureaucracy.A rapidly growing boutique CPA firm in the San Diego area is adding a Tax Manager to its expanding tax team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing complex tax work, developing staff, and identifying meaningful planning opportunities.What You’ll DoManage tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for closely held businesses and high-net-worth clientsServe as a primary client contact and lead communication around tax issues, planning opportunities, and engagement statusReview complex partnership, S-corporation, individual, trust, estate, and gift tax returnsProvide clear written and verbal feedback to preparersIdentify federal, state, and local tax issues and recommend practical solutionsOversee Schedule K-1 reporting, partner basis schedules, and complex allocation mattersSupport real estate and construction clients with depreciation, cost segregation, capital improvements, and Section 1031 exchangesManage engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, and deliverablesMentor and develop senior associates and staffHelp improve internal processes, workflows, and technology as the practice continues to scaleWhat They’re Looking ForCPA requiredApproximately 6–8 years of public-accounting tax experienceStrong background in partnership and individual taxationExperience managing client relationships and leading engagementsAbility to review complex returns and provide effective coaching to staffStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulationsReal estate, construction, closely held business, or high-net-worth experience preferredComfortable being both strategic and hands-onWhy JoinCompetitive base salary plus discretionary bonusApproximately 40–45 hours per week outside of busy seasonMore sustainable busy-season expectations than many larger firmsDirect access to partners and senior leadershipHigh visibility and meaningful influence over the growth of the tax practiceHybrid schedule with strong flexibility outside of busy seasonOpportunity to lead client relationships rather than remain behind the scenesClear advancement potential as the firm continues to growSupportive environment focused on quality work, professional development, and long-term retention