Hybrid Tax Manager, Tustin, CA

Job Title:
Hybrid Tax Manager

Job ID:
1030782

Date Posted:
July 3, 2025

Employment Type:
Full-time

Hiring Company (Organization):
Confidential

Location:
US Remote (Telecommute)
Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base Salary: 
$110,000–$140,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Description:

A confidential, well-established public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its team. The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of clients’ tax returns — whether prepared personally or through the supervision of staff. This position requires advanced technical skills in tax and accounting, along with well-developed management and supervisory abilities. The Tax Manager will also have input on any tax matter presented and play a key role in firm management and development.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting from an accredited university; Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually to maintain technical and business skills and meet licensing requirements.
• Active CPA or EA license in good standing.
• Member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

Responsibilities:

• Interface directly with clients without partner involvement.
• Schedule and oversee fieldwork and preparation of compilation and review financial statement engagements.
• Review tax returns and financial statements to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to firm standards.
• Prepare complex business and individual tax returns and provide tax planning independently.
• Review financial statement reports, including footnotes, ensuring they are ready for partner signature.
• Perform a broad range of accounting tasks, minimizing direct partner involvement.
• Conduct technical tax reviews and approve all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns, tax research, and delegate tasks to tax preparers as needed.
• Act as a resource for tax preparers and staff on specific tax issues and questions.
• Communicate important tax and tax-related developments to relevant firm personnel.
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations and may represent clients before appropriate tax authorities.
• Train and develop staff through recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and instructing professional development programs.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and positions on tax matters.
• Stay current on general economic and political trends and legislation that may affect clients.
• Participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.
• Sign and issue select tax returns.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional same-day travel to client offices, meetings, and seminars (using a personal vehicle).
• Overtime work required from January through April 15 (in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime may be required during the rest of the year.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentives (if applicable).
• 401(k) with employer match (if applicable).
• Health insurance with optional dental and vision coverage (if applicable).
• Additional workplace perks (as applicable).