Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Irvine, CA | $150-200K Base | Mostly Onsite

If you're a Tax Manager who wants to work alongside the partners instead of three layers below them, this one is worth a look.

Our client is a well-established Orange County CPA firm with more than 40 years in the market and a strong reputation as a go-to firm for the Southern California construction industry. They serve general contractors, subcontractors, and builders, along with closely held businesses in manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. Many of their client relationships go back decades, and the firm's approach is built around proactive, year-round planning rather than April compliance work.

They're adding a Tax Manager who wants real partner access, meaningful client ownership, and a clear path forward.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $150-200K base, depending on experience
• A true construction niche. You'll build deep expertise in one of the most technical and in-demand specialties in public accounting
• Leadership-heavy structure. Partners know you by name and you work with them directly every day
• Tax leadership with Big 4 roots and decades of experience advising closely held businesses and their owners
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County
• A real partner track, backed by a formal coaching and mentoring program

What You'll Do

• Review complex business and individual returns (1065, 1120S, 1120, 1040) for closely held companies and their owners
• Work through construction-specific tax issues, including long-term contract accounting methods and entity structuring
• Lead year-round planning on choice of entity, succession planning, state and local tax, credits and incentives, and M&A transactions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build long-term relationships
• Partner with the audit team on shared construction clients
• Manage engagements, deadlines, and budgetsTrain, mentor, and review the work of seniors and staff

What You Bring

• Active CPA license
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience, including review and client-facing responsibility
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred. Real estate, manufacturing, or other closely held business experience is also a great fit
• Strong technical foundation in partnership and S corporation taxation
• Someone who enjoys working in person with a close-knit team
• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA, life, and short and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time
• CPE, tuition reimbursement, and paid professional memberships and licenses
• Employee appreciation events and support for community involvement

Location

Irvine, CA. Mostly onsite.