Tax Manager

At White Tiger Connections, we believe that growth isn't just about numbers; instead, it's about vision, strategy, and connections that truly count. Our focus on the accounting industry isn't incidental—it’s entirely intentional. As a result, we're a team dedicated to helping firms achieve meaningful growth, whether through mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or carefully placed talent. Ultimately, our approach isn't about checking boxes;

it's about understanding the unique dynamics of each firm we work with and crafting solutions that propel them forward.

Our mission is to make powerful connections that propel accounting firms toward lasting success. We connect buyers, sellers, and partners with strategies that aren't just transactional but transformative. Whether you're growing through acquisition, looking to expand your capabilities, or planning for succession, we provide tailored solutions that create real value for your firm and your clients.

White Tiger Connections focuses on three core areas:
Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, and Recruiting. We work alongside you at every step, from identifying strategic opportunities to securing the right talent and guiding growth decisions. Our approach combines industry insight with hands-on support, ensuring that each decision aligns with your firm's goals and sets you up for sustainable success.

We are representing a well-established local CPA practice in the Westlake Village area that provides tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. The practice is backed by a network of CPA firms, which gives it the resources and stability of a larger organization while keeping the close client relationships and collaborative culture of a boutique firm. The firm is investing in modern systems, including practice management platforms and AI-enabled tools, and offers real room to grow.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager who enjoys both the technical work and the people side of public accounting. This person will prepare and review returns and work papers, own a group of client engagements, and supervise and mentor staff. The Tax Manager will work closely with firm leadership and play an active part in improving how the practice operates.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative CPA who takes ownership, communicates well with clients, and is interested in taking on more responsibility as the firm grows.

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns and supporting work papers
• Own client engagements from planning through delivery, serving as a primary point of contact
• Supervise, review, and mentor staff and seniors
• Work closely with firm leadership on workflow, deadlines, and quality control
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to clients
• Research tax issues and document well-supported conclusionsli>
• Help implement and improve systems, including practice management and AI-enabled tools

• Active CPA license required
• Approximately 8 to 12 years of public accounting experience
• Strong preparation, review, and workpaper skills across individual and business returns
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Experience owning client relationships and engagements
• Collaborative, hands-on working style
• Midsize or regional CPA firm background preferred
• Experience with Karbon or other systems implementation a plus
• Openness to AI tools and new technology
• Interest in growing responsibility over time
• $135k-$150k base salary, commensurate with experience
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Busy-season overtime
• Opportunity for long-term growth within the firm