Tax Director CPA

A well-established and growing food manufacturing company in the Selma area is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives across a complex multi-entity organization. This is a high-impact leadership role that will work closely with executive leadership while overseeing a small internal tax team and partnering with outside advisors.

Tax Manager
Confidential Food Manufacturing Company | Selma Area, CA
$175,000 - $225,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits

A well-established and growing food manufacturing company in the Selma area is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives across a complex multi-entity organization. This is a high-impact leadership role that will work closely with executive leadership while overseeing a small internal tax team and partnering with outside advisors.

This position is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys both hands-on technical work and strategic planning, with the opportunity to influence business decisions and long-term organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead all tax functions for the organization, including income, property, sales/use, and other applicable tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies that support business objectives and maximize tax efficiency.
• Provide tax guidance related to business transactions, entity restructuring, acquisitions, and real estate activities.
• Support estate and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and proactively evaluate their impact on the organization.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.
• Drive process improvements through technology, automation, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams on tax-related matters.
• Assist executive leadership with tax provisions and financial reporting considerations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the tax team.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive tax experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership or management experience within public accounting or private industry.
• Strong expertise in both tax compliance and tax planning.
• Experience working with cash-basis and accrual-basis entities.
• Thorough understanding of FAS 109 and related tax accounting principles.
• Experience supporting complex ownership structures and multiple business entities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, agriculture, food production, or related industries is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Executive-level visibility and influence
• Long-term growth opportunity with a stable and successful organization

This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of a respected food manufacturing company located in the Selma area. Qualified candidates will be provided additional company details during the interview process.