Tax Senior Associate

As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through deep industry knowledge, tailored solutions, and insight on emerging market forces. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves clients globally as an independent member of Nexia.

About the role

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Senior Associate to join the Operating Partnerships, Flow Through Entities and Family Offices, Private Client Services practice in our Los Angeles or Woodland Hills office. This hybrid position focuses on tax services for Family Offices, requiring team members to be in the office on average 3 days a week for collaboration.

The right candidate will demonstrate executive presence, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset, collaborating on client teams, thought leadership, webinars, and seminars while remaining results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts
• Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
• Develop detailed engagement work plans, budgets, and schedules
• Actively participate in proposals
• Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback
• Gain the respect and confidence of the team through effective client management, timely communication, and clear direction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s in Accounting/Taxation preferred
• CPA, JD, or EA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong tax research and writing skills
• Proven technical skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Competence with tax compliance and research software (Go Systems, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH, RIAS)
• Solid project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded and inclusive parental leave
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Access to best-in-class learning and development platforms

Pay

In California, the salary range for Tax Senior Associates is $80,000 - $115,000. Salary determination will vary based on geographical location, qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position. Team members are expected to be in the office on average 3 days a week for in-person collaboration, with the cadence determined at the team level.