Description
Tax Manager – International Accounting Firm (Hybrid, Southern California) | Tustin, CA | $120K-$150K | Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (Southern California based)
Company: An International Accounting Boutique
Job Type: Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level
Our client is a fast growing international accounting boutique that’s redefining what modern advisory work looks like. We blend deep technical expertise with innovative AI tools to help clients maximize profitability, streamline operations, and unlock their full growth potential — and we’re looking for our next key leader to grow with us.
We’re hiring a Tax Manager who’s ready to step into a high impact role, help shape our tax practice, and develop into a long term successor within our leadership team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and grow our tax practice alongside firm partners, taking ownership of client relationships and engagement strategy.
- Guide and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and smart, efficient workflows.
- Bring strong technical expertise across individual, partnership, pass through, and corporate tax planning.
- Manage engagements end to end, ensuring clients receive accurate, high quality work and proactive advisory support.
- Identify tax issues, anticipate client needs, and deliver thoughtful solutions.
- Build trust with clients by understanding their business and advising on tax strategy and planning.
- Leverage technology and AI driven tools to work smarter, not harder.
- Train junior staff and help shape the future of our tax function.
- International tax experience is highly valued.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of tax experience.
- CPA or active CPA candidacy.
- Strong technical tax knowledge across corporate, partnership, and individual returns.
- Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
- A proactive, ownership driven mindset with integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
- International tax experience and Japanese fluency are a plus.
Why Join?
- We’re a boutique firm with global reach — small enough to be agile, big enough to offer diverse work.
- We’re integrating AI and modern tools into our operations, giving you the chance to shape the future of our tax practice.
- You’ll join a leadership minded environment where your voice matters and your career path is intentional.
- This role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a future successor within the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
* The pay range provided in this job posting is an estimate based on current market data and the anticipated scope of responsibilities for this role. Actual pay rate may vary per client project and will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills, and qualifications. The final pay rate will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process with the client. This range is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of specific compensation levels for any applicant.
*This position is posted on behalf of our client. Bright Talent is an HR consulting firm that partners with growing companies by integrating experienced recruiters directly into their hiring teams. We are not the employer of record — the company you'll be joining will be shared with qualified candidates as the process moves forward.
