Tax Manager - Public

Description We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a respected public accounting firm in Oakland, California. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership on a diverse portfolio of tax matters, combining technical review responsibilities with strategic client advisory support. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys serving high-net-worth individuals, privately held businesses, and fiduciary entities.

Responsibilities:

- Direct and review complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trust or estate clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

- Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, technical questions, and practical strategies that support both compliance and broader financial objectives.

- Research federal and state tax matters, evaluate risks, and translate findings into clear recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.

- Manage examinations and inquiries from taxing authorities, coordinating responses and guiding matters through resolution.

- Oversee multiple client assignments at once, balancing deadlines, staffing, and quality expectations in a fast-moving public accounting setting.

- Provide leadership to tax team members by reviewing work, offering coaching, and supporting their ongoing technical development.

- Partner with firm leadership on client service plans, engagement strategy, and initiatives that strengthen the tax practice.

- Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound judgment, and consistent delivery of high-quality work. Requirements - At least 7 years of tax experience within public accounting, with the ability to manage engagements independently.

- CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential preferred.

- Strong background preparing and reviewing individual, trust and estate, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation tax matters.

- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

- Exposure to real estate clients is strongly preferred.

- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement or closely related CCH tax software.

- Effective client-facing communication skills and the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly.

- Comfortable succeeding in a lean, high-performance team environment with minimal day-to-day oversight.

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