Tax Senior - Fully Remote - Home Based!

Well established, highly profitable CPA Firm located in Westlake Village is seeking a tax senior with large local/regional or Big 4 public accounting firm experience. Prefer experience with Partnership/LLCs and Complex High Net Worth Individual tax clients, along with CCH tax software. We offer high base salaries and bonuses, along with a reasonable work / life balance. We will also transfer existing H1 visas and consider a relocation package for exceptional out of town candidates who are interested in relocating to Southern California. Position can be permanently remote and home based, although PST time zone candidates are preferred.

TAX SENIOR
CPA Firm, Westlake Village, CA

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a Tax Senior that specializes in various aspects of partnership, S Corp and ultra high net worth individual tax including entertainment, real estate and venture capital owned companies. In this position, you will work directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies. We provide an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to strategic tax planning and compliance, deal structure consultations, and business advisory.

Our boutique firm is comprised of former “Big 4” management and complex, interesting clients similar to larger firms. However, we are different then our larger competitors in that our smaller structure allows us to create an opportunity for our employees to be heard and have their ideas incorporated into the firm’s future. Employees are exposed to more diverse work, can advance more quickly, and will grow/learn in a work environment where firm politics and bureaucracy do not exist. Our managing partner is a UCLA professor and our team is invested in teaching and sharing their knowledge with each other. Our newly hired Operations Officer’s main focus is to take care of our team the way we take care of our clients, making sure we provide an environment that is a great place to work. If you have a good tax and accounting technical base that you want to continue to grow at a firm that wants to feed your success and hear your ideas, you may have found a new home with us!

DUTIES & SKILLS:

At least 3 years of public accounting experience in a tax department (ideally in a large local or national CPA firm (large business management firm also ok))

Strong Technical experience required in Partnership, S Corp and Complex Individual Tax

Multi-State experience needed

Must be able to prepare (25-30%) and review (70-75%) of assigned tax compliance work

Good understanding of accounting - able to make corrections to client’s financial reports as part of tax return preparation

Manage IRS/FTB audits and correspondence

Multi-task in a fast-paced professional work environment

Detail oriented and have strong organizational and problem solving skills

Team-player, ability to teach others and good interpersonal skills

Tech-savvy and able to resolve basic IT issues while working in a paperless environment

Prior experience working with CCH ProSystem FX Tax Software is preferred

CPA license required & Masters of Taxation is beneficial for this position

Position requires: • Strong technical experience, • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Attention to detail • Ability to lead/train staff • CPA license & CCH Prosystem fx experience preferred • Multi State and some International work helpful but not required.
 
We are a fast growing CPA firm that has a lot of room for advancement. Our boutique firm handles highly complex tax planning and compliance for interesting, young and successful clients with a focus in the following industries: • Real estate, • Entertainment, • Venture capital, • Tech • Service providers
 
The firm has a commitment to teaching and mentoring. Manager will oversee client relationship & staff training. They will gain knowledge in partnership, multi-state, and international tax law as well as tax complexities & business management for high net worth individuals. Our firm is a great home for someone who wants to operate in a nimble environment where they can continue to expand their knowledge without the politics inherit in a Big-4 CPA firm.

We offer an excellent compensation package, including a competitive base salary, bonuses, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with match, continuing education & professional license renewals. In addition to Holidays/Vacation/Sick days, we offer flexibility and the opportunity for partially remote work. Compensation offers will be based on experience.

We have standard benefits; 3 weeks PTO, Medical Insurance and a Pension Plan as well as typical benefits like CPE and License reimbursement.