Tax Manager

Job description

Responsibilities

Join Baker Tilly as a Tax Manager with our Irvine office! This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to small business clients. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will coach a group of talented staff, utilizing your experience to help develop their technical and professional skills. If you are invigorated by these challenges, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

You’ll Enjoy This Role If

You are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in small business tax and accounting, becoming an expert to the clients you serve

You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges

You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm who serves their clients with best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions

You value development and want a firm that gives you autonomy to own your schedule and career through programs such as My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day

You want to contribute to your engagement team’s professional growth and enhance your own skills to build a career with opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to small business clients

Oversee and provide services pertaining to accounting, bookkeeping and prepared or compiled financials

Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with client to discuss accounting and business matters

Deliver best‑in‑class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate

Lead and plan client engagements, and continuously evaluate processes and procedures within the client services and implementation functions with emphasis on implementing efficiencies and identifying internal control issues

Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives

Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to client

Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery

Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws

Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met

Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community

Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm‑wide learning and development programs

Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work‑life balance

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s or advanced degree desirable

CPA, or licensed EA or JD required

Five (5)+ years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm

Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates

Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills

Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and quality

Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills

Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

The pay rate range for this job position is $111,000 to $145,710. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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Worksite address

irvine, CA, 92713, US

Who can apply

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