Tax Manager — Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · Public Accounting
We're seeking an accomplished Tax Manager to join our Los Angeles practice and help lead our tax team to the next level. You'll own a significant client portfolio, drive technical excellence, and play a pivotal role in growing the practice — with a clear path to Senior Manager and beyond.
Key functions
- Manage and review complex tax returns and advisory work for a diverse portfolio of high-value clients including individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates
- Serve as the primary client relationship owner — leading planning meetings, delivering strategic tax advice, and anticipating client needs proactively
- Oversee full engagement lifecycle: scoping, staffing, budgeting, billing, and final delivery
- Direct and develop a team of supervisors, seniors, and associates — setting performance expectations and fostering a culture of growth
- Lead complex tax research on emerging issues and translate findings into actionable client strategies
- Partner with partners on business development — identifying cross-sell opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding the client base
- Manage IRS and state tax controversies, audits, and high-stakes client correspondence
- Monitor and interpret federal and California tax legislative changes; communicate implications firm-wide and to clients
- Contribute to firm initiatives including process improvements, technical training, and recruiting efforts
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's in Taxation preferred
- Active CPA license required
- Advanced technical expertise in federal and California tax law across a broad range of entity types and industries
- Demonstrated success managing a book of business and deepening client relationships
- Strong leadership track record — managing, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams
- Skilled in engagement management: budgeting, billing, realization, and profitability
- Business development instincts with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities
- Proficiency in CCH Axcess, GoSystem, ProConnect, or similar tax platforms
- Exceptional communication and executive presence — comfortable presenting to C-suite and high-net-worth clients
To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other accounting positions, reach out to Timo Schaetze with gpac via 651.842.5576 Resume may be confidentially sent to timo.schaetze@gogpac.com
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.
