Tax Manager

At The Wise Seeker we are looking for a Tax Manager to work with one of our clients located in the USA: a company that work alongside the worlds top artists in music film and television as well as athletes executives entrepreneurs and other high achievers offering a sophisticated range of conciergestyle services to meet their lifestyle management needs.

Your Role:

The Tax team in Torrance is hiring the next Tax Manager to join our dynamic group of tax professionals. This position will lead the team responsible for completing all client tax returns. The selected candidate will maintain a strong rapport with our clients and serve as a liaison between staff and Partners. This position will oversee various tax initiatives and tax planning strategies to ensure our clients tax returns are complete and accurate. This position will inspire and lead our tax professionals.

Location: Torrance USA

Sector: Finance

Tasks

1. Review and sign corporation partnership individual and trust tax returns and tax projections including numerous multistate returns.
2. Correspond with state and federal government agencies relating to client tax notifications received.
3. Provide guidance and support to tax staff and other team members with relevant tax and software questions.
4. Assist with document gathering efforts for state and federal audits.
5. Ensure all tax returns extensions and all relevant filings are completed and filed by deadlines.
6. Ensure all tax planning related payments are made on time.
7. Identify and research tax issues applicable to client transactions.
8. Mentor staff towards the achievement of internal and personal goals.
9. Attend client meetings with Partners to help build and manage client relationships.
10. Work extended hours as needed.
11. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting or related business field.
2. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
3. 5 years of experience leading a team of tax professionals.
4. 7 years of related tax experience at a public accounting firm/or family office.
5. Extensive experience with real estate and partnership tax compliance and consulting preferred
6. Indepth knowledge of tax concepts and regulations related to individuals C corporations S corporations partnerships estates and trusts.
7. Strong working knowledge of tax return workflow and ability to adapt.
8. Ability to identify analyze and resolve issues perform research and demonstrate critical thinking to implement tax advice related to new legislation and planning.
9. Ability to pay attention to detail have excellent organization skills and ability to perform under deadlines.
10. Proficiency with CCH Axcess/ProSystem.
11. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
12. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
13. Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
14. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
15. Friendly and professional demeanor.
16. Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.

Benefits

1. Medical Dental and Vision coverage
2. Flexible Spending Account
3. Basic Life and AD&D
4. Voluntary Life and AD&D
5. Long Term Disability
6. Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
7. Genetic Screening and Cancer Support
8. Pet Insurance
9. Accrue 20 PTO days annually
10. 401k Match and Profit Sharing Plan
11. 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday