Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager with Large Insurance Company Client Exposure - CPA firm - Hybrid (JR979703)

Nationally ranked CPA firm is hiring tax professionals who have experience working with large insurance company clients. This a great opportunity to advance your tax career in this space.  Recent CPA firm experience is a must. Senior Tax Manager and Tax Manager are needed (Glendale, CA).

Tax Senior and Tax Manager - Large Corporate Insurance Niche:

As a Tax Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting for clients. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading and overseeing tax engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. 
• Coordinating various phases of tax engagements, from planning through execution.  
• Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.  
• Supervising and reviewing the work of associates, providing guidance and support as needed. 
• Review engagement work papers, resolve any problems, and keep the partner informed of all important developments in the engagement.  
• Assist in administrative functions as assigned by the partners. 
• Prepare client billings.  
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their business needs and providing tailored advice. 
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients. 
• Assist in administrative functions as assigned by the partners.  
• Evaluate the performance of professional and administrative staff. 
• Analyzing complex tax issues and applying your knowledge to provide solutions.  

Senior Managers are essentially partners-in-training, and are involved in almost of all the areas for which partners are responsible. They have exhibited technical proficiency and the ability to supervise and complete engagements, possess a thorough knowledge of the firm’s policies and procedures, and serve as intermediaries between partners, clients, senior associates and supervisors. In addition, senior managers possess the experience and exhibit the overall potential necessary to be considered for admission as a partner in the firm. 

Skills and Attributes for Success 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor associates & senior associates. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members. 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work. 
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a focus on personal and professional development. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tax Managers normally have a minimum of six years' experience including two years' experience as a supervisor.  Senior Tax Managers normally have at least eight years of experience including two years' experience as a manager (or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the partners). 
• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Familiarity with ASC 740, SSAP 101, Form 1120-PC, and Form 1120-L is preferred.

This position involves working both in our office and at client locations, which may require occasional travel using your personal vehicle. While moderate overtime is a possibility throughout the year, peak periods may require additional hours to meet engagement deadlines.

A few perks:

• Unlimited paid time off – you set your days off to balance your work and personal life
• Access to state-of-the-art technology, research tools, and national and international resources
• Very low premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) matching and 3% salary-based safe harbor added to your 401(k) annually
• Continuing education
• CPA exam course reimbursement
• After busy season and holiday parties
• Annual “ditch the office” day
• Spontaneous activities organized by the firm’s Fun Committee
• Firm fantasy football league, March madness, wellness programs
• Annual $300 charitable donation to your favorite charity
• Virtual and in-person gatherings
• Remote work environment or hybrid at Irvine, CA location

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications to perform this job, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.