Tax Manager, Privately Held Business

  • San Jose, California, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 122,000-166,000 USD / Year

Job Description:

Title: Tax Manager, Privately Held Business 

Location: San Jose/San Ramon CA

Salary: $122,000 – $166,000

Overview: Accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Privately Held Business practice in Northern California. This role is responsible for managing tax compliance and advisory engagements across a diverse client base, supporting business development, and coaching the next generation of tax professionals — within a firm that prioritizes career growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and coordinate preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps
  • Advise clients on a full spectrum of tax services including planning, research, compliance, allocations, and transactional activities
  • Conduct or review high-level research on complex and emerging tax issues; prepare supporting memorandums
  • Review and confirm assignment objectives, scope, and work plans with clients
  • Ensure appropriate resource assignment across engagement roles
  • Analyze billing and assist with accounts receivable collections
  • Assist with new business development, extended services, and tax issue recognition for existing clients
  • Seek regular client feedback on assignment progress and overall performance
  • Coach and mentor staff and seniors on client engagements and career development

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related discipline
  • CPA, JD, or EA designation (must be qualified to practice before the IRS)
  • Minimum 4 years of US tax consulting/compliance experience within public accounting
  • Minimum 1 year in a managerial role involving clients and team members

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid sick time
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Wellness program
  • Generous parental leave
  • 11 paid holidays