Core Tax Manager
Core Tax Manager
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12-06-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 135000 - 160000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-06-2025
Job Description
GHJ is looking for a Core Tax Manager
WHY we get up in the morning
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 long-term 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:
At GHJ our Tax Practice is comprised of over 100 professionals the majority of whom have post-graduate degrees in tax law or business and have previously worked with Big Four accounting firms. Our dedicated tax team is specifically trained in dealing with complex tax issues for privately held businesses including federal state and local tax strategies tax credit maximization estate planning and international matters. We work with our clients to find appropriate solutions to maximize tax benefits and savings providing sophisticated advice tailored for each client. We also provide our clients with the added bonus of having access to tax and industry resources that highlight emerging trends and inspire thoughtful discussions amongst peers and industry leaders through our events blogs and publications. Our team prides itself on its ability to understand the strategic vision of our clients and work toward common goals while maintaining the proper level of independence. We see ourselves as more than just tax accountants; we want to be true advisors and collaborators with our clients. This position is a unique opportunity with tremendous growth potential for the right candidate. We are expanding our pass-through entity and private equity tax practice to address the needs of current and future clientele with tax compliance and tax consulting opportunities . This position would be ideal for a candidate that wants to directly impact the growth of a specialized niche within an existing tax practice.
You will be responsible for:
- 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 well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager may have input on any tax issue presented.
- Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
- 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 tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department w/ larger clients.
- Acts as a resource for tax preparer/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
- Coordinates with M&A SALT and ITS tax specialty teams on projects to deliver an accurate and efficient product.
- Assists and supervises tax preparer with the more complex business 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 and calculator.
- Willingness to become a part of the firms Mentoring Program.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
What we need from you:
- Participates in career development program to improve managerial communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills including proven experience liaising with clients.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
What skills & experience youll bring to us:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or related equivalent as well as CPA certification.
- 5 years of experience om tax at a public accounting firm or equivalent.
- 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.
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 24 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: $135000 - $160000.
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 legally-recognized 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 co-workers.
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Employment Type
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