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Tax Manager

Cetera
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Oakland, CA, US

Salary

$116,000 - $151,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves supporting and managing tax team members while contributing to a collaborative learning environment.
  • Candidates should have five to seven years of recent experience in public accounting, focusing on tax returns for individuals, fiduciaries, and small businesses.
  • An active CPA or EA license is required, with a master's degree in taxation or an MBA preferred.
  • The base annual salary for this position ranges from $116,000 to $151,000, along with a competitive performance-based bonus.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

What you will do:

  • Support and manage tax team members by sharing technical expertise, assisting with training, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment

  • Work alongside wealth advisors to help implement tax strategies that complement clients’ broader financial plans

  • Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a consistent point of contact for planning and compliance needs

  • Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with attention to accuracy and alignment with client goals

  • Assist in coordinating tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies

  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies and supporting the adoption of new tools and workflows

  • Communicate clearly and effectively through client emails, technical memos, and planning documents

  • Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication and shared client understanding

What you need to have: 

  • Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
  • Excellent communication skills must be a team player
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in tax software
  • Active CPA or EA license is required
  • A master’s degree in taxation or MBA is preferred
  • Five to seven (5-7) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
  • Management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates preferred

The base annual salary range for this role is $116,000 - $151,000, plus, a competitive performance-based bonus.  Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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