Tax Senior & Tax Manager

Oakland, CA | Up to $170K

What if your next move gave you more than a bigger title?

For ambitious Tax professionals, progression isn’t always about moving to a larger firm. Sometimes, it’s about joining an environment where you’re given more autonomy, more client exposure and more opportunity to think like an advisor rather than simply process returns.

We’re working with an established Oakland-based CPA firm looking to add both a Tax Senior and Tax Manager to its growing team.

The opportunity

This is a chance to join a firm that encourages its professionals to “be the partner”-taking an active role in client relationships, applying independent thinking and going beyond traditional compliance work.

You’ll work with a diverse client base that includes closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, nonprofits, private foundations, real estate clients, and trusts and estates.

Depending on your level, you’ll be responsible for preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, researching technical tax issues, contributing to practical tax planning and working directly with clients and senior leadership.

Why consider this move?

Your career isn’t meant to be spent in a silo.

The firm’s culture is built around giving Tax professionals the flexibility and autonomy to take ownership of their work and client relationships.

Rather than simply moving work through a production line, you’ll be encouraged to:

• Build meaningful relationships with clients.

• Apply independent and critical thinking.

• Get involved in complex tax research and planning.

• Develop into a trusted advisor.

• Take an active role in the success and growth of the firm.

For Managers, this is an opportunity to bring significant experience in preparing and reviewing income tax returns while contributing practical tax planning ideas and mentoring the next generation of professionals.

For Seniors, it’s an excellent environment to take the next step-developing stronger technical and client-facing skills while working closely with experienced leadership.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to speak with Tax professionals who are:

• Experienced in public accounting tax.

• Comfortable preparing and/or reviewing income tax returns.

• Intellectually curious and interested in solving complex tax issues.

• Strong communicators who enjoy working directly with clients.

• Looking for a challenging but supportive environment where they can grow.

For the Tax Manager level, a CPA and significant public accounting experience are strongly preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to research complex tax matters and deliver practical planning solutions.

Experience with CCH ProSystem fx and working in a paperless environment would also be beneficial.

Compensation & benefits

Salary: Up to $170K, depending on experience and level.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) and profit sharing.

• Four weeks of vacation.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Continuing professional education.

• In-house and external training.

• New business incentives.

• Employee referral bonuses.

• Support for CPA candidates.

• Potential reimbursement for qualifying Master’s in Taxation programs.

Location: Oakland, California

If you’re a Tax Senior ready for greater responsibility, or a Tax Manager looking for a firm where your experience and ideas can have genuine influence, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.