Tax Manager – Tax Planning, Provision & Transaction Advisory

About the role

A highly respected and growing public accounting firm seeks an experienced Tax Manager to join its Woodland Hills team. This role is ideal for a technically strong CPA who enjoys building relationships, solving complex tax challenges, and driving business growth within an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements across corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and individual clients
• Lead tax planning initiatives
• Support mergers and acquisitions activity
• Advising on entity structuring and restructuring strategies
• Prepare and review tax provisions and consolidated filings
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex financial decisions
• Mentor junior staff
• Support practice growth initiatives
• Strengthen client relationships
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the firm

Requirements

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred
• Strong expertise in:
• Tax provisions and consolidations
• Tax planning and strategy
• Transactional tax matters
• Corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and individual taxation
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and entity planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
• Prioritizing engagement management and mentoring junior staff
• Outgoing, entrepreneurial mindset with strong networking and business development capabilities
• Strong technical problem-solving and advisory skills

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred

Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Tax provisions and consolidations
• Tax planning and strategy
• Transactional tax matters
• Corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and individual taxation
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and entity planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
• Prioritizing engagement management and mentoring junior staff
• Outgoing, entrepreneurial mindset with strong networking and business development capabilities
• Strong technical problem-solving and advisory skills

Benefits

• Collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and visibility
• Direct influence on long-term success through strategic advice and client relationships
• Exposure to sophisticated tax matters and complex advisory work
• Opportunity to combine technical depth with leadership visibility

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed