Senior Tax Manager

Position: Senior Tax Manager
Location : Torrance, CA
Fulltime /Permanent with benefits

SUMMARY
As a Senior Tax Manager, you will work directly with clients to develop and sustain excellent relationships. Tax Managers advise clients on a full spectrum of individual, partnership, corporate, and trust and estate tax services. Participation in the calculation and analysis of proprietary tax strategies for clients are among their responsibilities. Tax managers will be responsible for scheduling & managing workflow with staff & seniors as well as providing timely & constructive feedback. We ensure that our tax personnel keep up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law and have the ability to provide our clients within depth industry knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews work on client engagements to ensure firms quality control procedures are followed.
Informs partners of progress on engagements on a continuous basis. Identifies technical issues and brings recommended solutions to partners attention for timely action.
Provides training, leadership, recognition, and administrative direction to motivate and develop team members.
Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws as it relates to ownership of foreign entities by a U.S. person.
Completes performance reviews and provides timely / constructive feedback.
Understands the economics of the firms practice. Has direct client billing responsibility.
Supports management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and brings that support to the team.
Accepts other administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including recruiting and leading professional development conferences as required.
Ability to mentor and train staff / seniors.
Stays current on technical and regulatory issues.
Assist in any other tasks as requested.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Outstanding organization and project management skills
Ability to work independently and coordinating priorities with partners
Team player and can collaborate with other individuals in the organization
Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel)
QuickBooks and ProSystems experience (or similar accounting/tax software equivalent)
High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
Positive attitude and excitement to learn
Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Management skills including effective delegation of work through staff/seniors, reviewing work & providing timely feedback, involvement with scheduling / workflow procedures, and mentoring staff/seniors.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 4 years of experience in a public accounting firm or related experience
CPA required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance