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Tax Manager in San Francisco

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A well-respected and growing San Francisco CPA firm is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to its team. This is a great opportunity for a public accounting professional who enjoys working with clients, mentoring a team, and being involved in the more technical and strategic side of tax.

The firm has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality service and trusted tax advice to its clients. As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for a Tax Manager who can take ownership of client engagements, support and develop the tax team, and play an important role in the continued growth of the firm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Tax Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee a team of Tax Seniors and Managers
  • Review individual, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns
  • Work with clients on tax planning, projections, and overall tax strategy
  • Research and advise on federal, state, and local tax matters
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
  • Review staff and senior-level tax returns and provide guidance when needed
  • Work directly with clients to understand their needs and provide practical tax solutions
  • Help mentor and develop members of the tax team
  • Collaborate with firm leadership and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice

Tax Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Active CPA license required
  • 5+ years of experience in public accounting
  • Strong technical tax knowledge and experience reviewing tax returns
  • Experience with small business partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estate returns preferred
  • Strong tax research, planning, and projection skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Comfortable leading and mentoring a team
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a public accounting environment

Tax Manager Compensation & Benefits:

  • $130,000–$170,000+ depending on experience
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Hybrid or remote flexibility
  • Opportunity to work with a respected and growing CPA firm
  • Strong client interaction and advisory opportunities
  • Leadership role with the ability to make a meaningful impact
  • Opportunity to grow with the firm and take on additional responsibility

If you're an experienced Tax Manager who enjoys public accounting, working directly with clients, and helping develop a strong tax team, this could be a great next step for you.

To be considered, please apply with your resume. We'd be happy to share more about the firm and the opportunity!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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