Hybrid Tax Supervisor, Tustin, CA

Job Title:
Hybrid Tax Supervisor, Tustin, CA
 
Job ID:
1030781
 
Date Posted:
July 2, 2025
 
Employment Type:
Full-time
 
Hiring Company (Organization):
Confidential
 
Location:
Hybrid, Tustin, CA
 
Base Salary: 
$80,000–$100,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
Job Description:
A confidential, well-established public accounting firm is seeking a Hybrid Tax Supervisor to play a key role in managing smooth operations, developing accounting staff, strengthening client relationships, and providing high-quality tax and accounting services.
The Hybrid Tax Supervisor oversees and develops staff and senior accountants, ensures quality control on tax and financial statement engagements, interfaces directly with clients, and contributes to firm growth through leadership and mentoring.
 
Key Success Factors:

• Friendly, team-oriented attitude and professional communication with clients and co-workers.
• Commitment to continually improving accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Interest in evaluating and improving firm processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and on time, applying strong accounting and tax knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to develop interns, staff, and senior accountants through leadership and mentoring.
• Involvement in business development, networking, and professional community engagement.
• Participation in firm management activities and dedication to continuous learning and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting, with demonstrated progression in tax return complexity.
• Active CPA or EA license in good standing.
• Member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually to maintain and develop technical and business skills and licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and personal and business income tax.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review tax return and financial statement workpapers to firm standards.
• Plan and schedule engagements effectively.
• Interface directly with clients and clients’ management to obtain required information.
• Supervise fieldwork and review compilation and review financial statement engagements, including footnotes.
• Perform diverse accounting and tax assignments under the direction of a manager or partner.
• Direct, instruct, and review the work of staff accountants.
• Prepare complex business and individual tax returns and provide tax planning as needed.
• Manage a broad range of accounting tasks with minimal direct participation of managers or partners.
• Oversee technical aspects of client engagements and primarily report to partners.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work arrangement with occasional same-day travel to client offices, meetings, or seminars (using a personal vehicle).
• Overtime work required from January to April 15 (in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime required throughout the remainder of the year.

Compensation & Benefits:

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