Manager (Tax & Accounting)
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
A full-service accounting firm in Garden Grove CA is hiring a Tax & Accounting Manager to oversee workflow review deliverables manage client relationships and develop staff. The firm serves a wide array of domestic and international clients and is integrating AI and automation to focus on higher-value advisory work. This is a leadership role working closely with partners on reviews client advisory strategic tax planning and firm-wide processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee workflow for tax preparation compilations and accounting projects.
- Perform final reviews of business and individual tax returns and financial statements.
- Manage client relationships providing direct consultation and strategic tax planning.
- Lead mentorship ongoing training and professional development of staff and senior accountants.
- Work closely with partners on business development billing and firm-wide process implementation.
- Lead due diligence agreed-upon procedure projects and complex government notice resolutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Economics or Finance.
- Minimum 5-7 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Highly proficient with Lacerte and QuickBooks.
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple engagements meet strict deadlines and delegate effectively.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills for client advisory and team management.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to work overtime during busy season (February-April August-October) and as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license (highly preferred).
- Bilingual (English and Korean).
- EA or other relevant professional credentials.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100000 - $150000 per year.
- Medical dental and vision insurance (after probation period).
- 401(k) with matching contribution (after one year of employment).
- Paid time off starting at 11 days annually with yearly increases.
- Company-provided lunch (Korean food).
Location & Schedule
- Onsite in Garden Grove CA.
- Full-time. Overtime expected during busy seasons (Feb-Apr Aug-Oct).
Required Skills:
Key Responsibilities - Manage and oversee workflow for tax preparation compilations and accounting projects. - Perform final reviews of business and individual tax returns and financial statements. - Manage client relationships providing direct consultation and strategic tax planning. - Lead mentorship ongoing training and professional development of staff and senior accountants. - Work closely with partners on business development billing and firm-wide process implementation. - Lead due diligence agreed-upon procedure projects and complex government notice resolutions. Required Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Accounting Economics or Finance. - Minimum 5-7 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. - Highly proficient with Lacerte and QuickBooks. - Exceptional ability to manage multiple engagements meet strict deadlines and delegate effectively. - Superior interpersonal and communication skills for client advisory and team management. - Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). - Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Must be able to work overtime during busy season (February-April August-October) and as needed. Preferred Qualifications - CPA license (highly preferred). - Bilingual (English and Korean). - EA or other relevant professional credentials.