Tax Director, Manager, Supervisor, Senior (San Jose)

Tax Director, Manager, Supervisor, Senior

Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid in PST)
Type: Direct Hire
ID: 820

A well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm is seeking tax accountants at multiple levels to add to their growing staff in northern California. They will focus on tech and life science clients. The firm is seeking a generalist with experience with C and S corps, complex tax provisions, partnerships, and high net worth individuals out of a Big-4, national or large local CPA firm.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations.
• Provide client service to assigned clients or clients delegated by a Partner and ensure that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate to other tax preparers as needed.
• Participate actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist with larger clients.
• Act as a resource for tax preparers/specialists on specific tax issues; serve as a subject matter expert in taxation.
• Communicate important tax developments affecting the firm’s clients to firm personnel.
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; review staff assignments.
• Develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing and collection processes.
• Stay abreast of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participate in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• CPA, with Bachelor’s in accounting, Master’s in taxation preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, with proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Director 10-20+ years, Manager 6-8+ years, Supervisor 4-6+ years, Senior 2.5-5+ years
• 2+ years representing clients before taxing authorities.
• 1+ year supervising and directing work of tax preparers (Manager, Director).

Compensation:

• Director to $230K plus 10% year-end bonus
• Manager to $150K plus 10% year-end bonus
• Supervisor to $110K plus 10% year-end bonus
• Senior to $85K plus OT at 1.5X (total $100K+)

Reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program. Prefer candidates in PST time zone.

Third party candidates will not be considered for this position. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.