VELOCITY SEARCH GROUP

Tax Manager

Oxnard, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Direct hire · Job ID 13c0adb5

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TAX MANAGER

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and a fast track to Partnership!

Tax Manager Responsibilities 

 
  • The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

    Responsibilities

    • Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
    • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
    • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
    • Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
    • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
    • Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
    • Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
    • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
    • Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
    • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
    • Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns.
    • Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
    • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
    • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
     
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
    • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
    • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

    Qualifications

    • At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
    • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
    • A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.

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