Senior Tax Manager

Job Details

Location: Sacramento, CA (onsite). Relocation provided if needed.

Salary: $200,000 – $275,000 per year (including base and profit sharing). Potential to exceed $275k with top partners earning 7 figures.

About the Firm

We are a growing full‑spectrum firm focused on complex business tax. We prioritize employee well‑being to enhance client experience. Our reputation attracts top‑tier partners.

Why Join Us?

• Strong base salary & profit sharing package – total compensation as high as $275k or more.
• Competitive benefits – 90% coverage for employees, 80% for dependents.
• Clear path to partnership; top partners earn 7 figures.
• Relocation assistance to Sacramento.
• 401(k) matching – 100% on the first 4% contributed.
• Generous paid time off and company‑paid continued education.

The Opportunity

Senior Tax Manager to lead and expand our flow‑through tax practice, primarily serving partnerships, LLCs, and S‑corporations. This role offers a clear, achievable path to partnership and significant earning potential. The incumbent will grow their own client base while inheriting an existing book.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a trusted advisor to owners of complex flow‑through entities across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, agriculture, and professional services.
2. Lead tax planning and compliance for partnerships, multi‑entity structures, and high‑income pass‑through businesses.
3. Manage and grow an existing portfolio of clients while actively developing new client relationships.
4. Support a wide variety of clients in industries including real estate, construction, tech, manufacturing, retail, professional services, and more.
5. Play a key role in firm leadership, mentoring managers and senior staff, and shaping the future of the tax practice.
6. Collaborate closely with audit, consulting, and transaction teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Qualifications

1. Eight or more years of progressive tax experience with deep expertise in flow‑through entities.
2. Current or prior Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
3. Proven ability to manage client relationships and generate new business.
4. Experience advising privately held businesses and their owners.
5. Entrepreneurial mindset with a long‑term vision toward partnership and firm leadership.
6. CPA license required.
7. Master’s degree in Taxation strongly preferred.

Why Sacramento?

Sacramento offers a family‑friendly environment with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and quality of life. The cost of living is significantly lower than larger coastal cities, with short commutes, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Napa, Tahoe, and the coast. Employers provide relocation assistance to ease transition.