Great public accounting firm in the West Los Angeles area is looking for a Tax Manager to add
to its team. This is a great environment that promotes continuing education and personal
development, as well as a solid team environment.


This individual will:
1) Manage a three person tax department, including review and preparation of a variety of tax
returns    with significant client contact,
2) Monitor and execute appropriate compliance related policies and procedures, 
3) Prepare tax projections and identify tax-savings opportunities, 
4) Perform tax research,
5) Interface with tax agencies, and 
6) Develop and mentor staff


The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in tax compliance, preferably
reviewing corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns. The position requires
strong organizational skills and a good technical understanding of taxes, accounting and the
computer systems used for compliance. The candidate should possess excellent communication
skills, and have a strong track record of managing internal and external relationships. 
Successful candidates will have a technical tax experience. Successful candidate will have
client service orientation combined with creative problem solving skills; strong written and
oral communication skills; the ability to analyze and manipulate data; work effectively as part
of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities
Demonstrate an understanding of complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to
client situations. Develop and deliver innovative tax planning ideas with timely and responsive
services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. 
 
Manage the work of client service team members. Participate in and contribute to attaining team
goals. 


To qualify, candidates must have: 
- a Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
- a minimum of 4 years of relevant tax consulting experience 
- CPA certification  
- broad exposure to federal income taxation 
- excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills


Benefits of working at our firm: 
1. An environment that respects the individuals that work here 
2. Minimal overtime compared to typical CPA environment 
3. Open door policy to partners 
4. Highly competent partners 
5. Variety of work assignments 
6. Intelligent, motivated and friendly group of people with whom to work 
7. Educationally and professionally current 
8. Recently installed paperless office technology 
9. Window office for managers with leading-edge equipment 
10. Very professional offices 
11. Opportunity to advance to highest levels when qualified 
12. Challenging and changing work projects, and/or, cases 
13. Attorney and client contact 
14. Business casual attire