At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions build thriving businesses and create a better future.
WHAT we believe
We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients providing personalized service and building longterm relationships to help position our clients for the future.
HOW we succeed
We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success) Meeting client demands/needs (client success) Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).
Summary of Role:
The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient accurate complete and timely preparation of all clients tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas along with welldeveloped and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager may have input on any tax issue presented.
You will be responsible for:
The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient accurate complete and timely preparation of high net worth clients individual estate gift and fiduciary tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas along with welldeveloped and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager may have input on any tax issue presented.
Performs technical tax reviewand 709 and management of governmental tax examinations and trust accountings.
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparer as deemed necessary.
Delegates manages and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
Participates actively in client meetings and sophisticated tax planning efforts involving individual estate gift and fiduciary tax consulting. Reviews and advises on clients estate plan.
Acts as a resource for tax preparation team A&A staff on estate trust and gift tax issues. Stays informed and knowledgeable on technical standards and tax law.
Assists and supervises tax preparer with the more complex individual estate gift and fiduciary returns.
Reviews wills and trusts pertaining to estate and fiduciary income tax returns.
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms clients.
Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
Works to develop responsible trained staff by assisting in recruiting performance evaluations developing training aids and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients tax returns.
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
Participates in firms practice development efforts through involvement w/ referral sources community and industry activities.
Responsible for the engagement profitability billings and collections.
Participate in firms committees and management meetings.
Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation tax research and tax planning software programs.
Ability to operate a computer calculator and software used for estate tax and valuation.
Willingness to become a part of the firms Mentoring Program.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
What we need from you:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong interpersonal skills including proven experience liaising with clients.
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
Participates in career development program to improve managerial communication and interpersonal skills.
What skills and experience youll bring to us:
5 years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or related equivalent as well as CPA certification.
Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D. highly preferred for Tax Management Position.
Minimum of 40 hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills as well as to maintain license requirements.
California income tax experience required.
Seven decades overriding focus: our people and our clients.
GHJ was founded in 1953 making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journals Book of Lists the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB) the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.
We are also an independent member of HLB International a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.
GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data ranges applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD technology) for example. At GHJ it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $132500 $175000.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legallyrecognized basis including but not limited to: race color religion sex (including pregnancy lactation childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity age 40 and over) national origin or ancestry citizenship status physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) veteran status uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee including Department Heads and coworkers.
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