Tax Manager

LHH is partnering with a local CPA firm on a search for a Tax Manager/Tax Director who will work hybrid for their office in Walnut Creek, CA. The Tax Manager will assume responsibility for managing a substantial existing client portfolio while serving as a key advisor to business owners, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and fiduciary entities. This individual will work closely with firm leadership to ensure continuity of service, support future growth initiatives, and eventually transition into a partnership role.

This position offers significant visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to become an integral part of the firm's next generation of leadership. This is a direct hire job that offers a salary between $210K - $230K + bonus and offers a clear path to equity ownership and partnership. Here are more details about this job:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary advisor for an established book of business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness
• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns
• Delegate work effectively to accounting and administrative staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active CPA license required
• 15+ years of public accounting tax experience required
• Experience managing a client book of business
• Strong technical tax expertise across business and individual returns

BENEFITS

• Clear path to ownership and partnership
• Existing, loyal client base already in place
• Leadership role in a respected, established firm
• Significant autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to build long-term wealth through equity participation
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

If you are interested in this role, send your resume to amy.schwister@LHH.com or to visit www.LHH.com to see all of our openings.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $210,000.00 to $230,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Amy Schwister

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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