Tax Director CPA

Tax Manager (Confidential Food Manufacturing Company)

Location: Selma Area, CA. Salary range: $175,000 – $225,000 annually DOE plus comprehensive benefits.

Our well‑established food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategic initiatives across a complex multi‑entity organization. The role will collaborate closely with executive leadership, oversee a small internal tax team, and partner with external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all tax functions for the organization, including income, property, sales/use and other applicable tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies that support business objectives and maximize tax efficiency.
• Provide tax guidance related to business transactions, entity restructuring, acquisitions, and real‑estate activities.
• Support estate and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and proactively evaluate their impact on the organization.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.
• Drive process improvements through technology, automation, reporting tools and data analytics.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams on tax‑related matters.
• Assist executive leadership with tax provisions and financial reporting considerations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the tax team.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive tax experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership or management experience within public accounting or private industry.
• Strong expertise in both tax compliance and tax planning.
• Experience working with cash‑basis and accrual‑basis entities.
• Thorough understanding of FAS 109 and related tax accounting principles.
• Experience supporting complex ownership structures and multiple business entities.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, agriculture, food production or related industries highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $175,000 – $225,000 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package. Executive‑level visibility and influence, long‑term growth opportunity with a stable and successful organization.