Tax Supervisor — Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · Public Accounting
We're looking for a seasoned Tax Supervisor ready to step into a high-impact leadership role at our Los Angeles practice. You'll oversee a team of seniors and associates, manage a diverse client portfolio, and serve as a key bridge between staff and firm leadership — with a clear line of sight to Manager.
Key functions
- Supervise and review the work of Tax Seniors and Associates across a portfolio of complex client engagements
- Review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates
- Lead tax planning, structuring, and advisory conversations directly with clients and their key stakeholders
- Oversee engagement economics — budgeting, billing, realization, and timely project delivery
- Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, proactively identifying tax saving opportunities and risk areas
- Manage and resolve IRS and state tax authority notices, audits, and correspondence
- Mentor and develop staff through real-time coaching, performance feedback, and training initiatives
- Partner with managers and partners on business development efforts, proposals, and expanding client relationships
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise clients on relevant tax law changes
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's in Taxation strongly preferred
- Active CPA license required
- Deep technical knowledge of federal and California tax law across multiple entity types
- Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work product
- Demonstrated experience supervising and developing tax staff at multiple levels
- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or ProConnect
- Executive presence with polished communication skills — written, verbal, and client-facing
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.
