Accounting, Business Development, Career Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Player, Technical Support, Work From Home
LOCATION
San Jose, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
Tax Manager
San Jose, CA | Hybrid
Are you a seasoned tax professional looking for a role that values your expertise while offering flexibility and career advancement? Our client, a well-respected public accounting firm with decades of success, is seeking a Tax Manager to join their collaborative team. This is an opportunity to work with diverse clients, lead meaningful projects, and grow your career in an environment that prioritizes professional development and work-life balance.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
Career development focus – Access to structured mentorship programs, leadership training, and continuous learning opportunities
Collaborative culture – Work alongside experienced professionals who value knowledge-sharing and teamwork
Diverse client exposure – Engage with a wide range of industries and tax complexities that will expand your skill set
Leadership opportunity – Take ownership of client relationships and mentor growing professionals
What You'll Do
As a Tax Manager, you'll take the lead on complex tax engagements while guiding and developing your team. Your day-to-day will include:
Reviewing and approving tax returns across all levels of complexity, making judgment calls on technical matters
Managing high-value client relationships and serving as their trusted tax advisor
Leading tax planning sessions and collaborating with audit and advisory teams on strategic initiatives
Mentoring and coaching staff accountants through seniors, helping them develop technical and client service skills
Representing clients before tax authorities when needed and overseeing the resolution of tax examinations
Contributing to process improvements and staying current on tax law changes that impact clients
Participating in business development through networking and community involvement
What You Bring
5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with increasing tax complexity
Strong hands-on experience preparing individual, partnership, and corporate returns
At least 2 years of supervising and developing tax professionals
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Taxation is a plus)
Active CPA license
Comfortable working remotely with monthly in-person collaboration, unless you prefer working more onsite, which is possible
Why This Role
This role offers you a chance to shape your career trajectory while maintaining the flexibility you value. You'll have the autonomy to manage complex work, the support to develop as a leader, and the balance to thrive both professionally and personally.