Job Description

Senior Tax Manager – SALT (State & Local Tax) – Income Tax

Location : Los Angeles, South San Francisco, or Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Industry : Public Accounting / Professional Services
Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt

About the Opportunity

A prestigious and nationally recognized public accounting and consulting firm is actively seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead high-level engagements within their growing State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. With deep roots in the industry and a people-first culture, this firm offers the sophistication of a large firm while maintaining a collaborative and flexible work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned SALT professional who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys solving complex tax matters, and wants to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to technical excellence and client success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range : $166,000 – $190,000 (based on experience) 
• 24 days of PTO per year
• 9 paid holidays
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• CPE credit coverage to maintain annual CPA hour requirements
• Reimbursement for CPA exam prep courses
• Professional development support
• Performance-based incentives

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Full-time position with core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• During busy season , expect to work 45–60 hours per week
• During non-tax season , the average workload is 40–45 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review multistate income tax returns (C Corps, S Corps, LLCs, Partnerships), including nexus and apportionment analysis.
• Manage and execute technical tax research projects, including audit support and refund opportunity reviews.
• Serve as a go-to resource for complex state income and sales tax issues for internal teams and clients.
• Represent clients before taxing authorities during examinations and audits.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive client strategy and maintain excellent service delivery.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals; participate in internal training and evaluations.
• Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, client relationship management, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed CPA in good standing.
• 8–12 years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in SALT.
• Minimum 2 years representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum 2 years in a formal supervisory or managerial role.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• Strong command of state tax law, nexus, apportionment, and sales/use tax issues.
• Proven ability to lead complex tax engagements from start to finish.
• Must meet continuing education requirements (40 hours/year).

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more, please apply by clicking HERE or by sending a resume to kim@kreatetalent.com!

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