Job Description

• Tax Manager — Marin County, CA (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

  About the Opportunity

  My client is a well-established, full-service CPA firm with deep roots in Marin County, built on a philosophy of quality over volume and long-term client relationships. This is a genuine partner-track opportunity at a firm with real staying power and a diverse, loyal client base spanning real estate, technology, nonprofits, government entities, and closely held businesses — not a high-volume compliance mill.

  The Role

  We're looking for a Tax Manager with 8+ years of public accounting experience who's ready to lead engagements end-to-end, develop junior talent, and become a trusted advisor to clients rather than just a return-preparer. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear runway to partnership for the right person.

  What You'll Do

  • Prepare and review Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Estate, and Trust tax returns
  • Lead client relationships — tax and financial planning, complex research, and proactive advisory work, not just reactive compliance
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and senior staff
  • Own client account management, including scoping, timelines, and communication

  What You Bring

  • 8+ years of public accounting experience
  • Active CPA or EA license
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • A track record of managing people, not just returns
  • Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfort managing multiple complex engagements simultaneously

  Compensation & Benefits

  • 5–15% performance-based bonus
  • Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance — the firm covers the first $950/month toward health and dental premiums
  • 401(k) with a 3% safe-harbor contribution plus up to 2% additional profit sharing after one year
  • 48 hours of sick time annually, negotiable vacation
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site, 2 remote
  • A real, defined tax season (roughly one month at 60–75 hours) — offset by Fridays off through July

  Why This Role

  • Clear, structured path to partnership — not a vague promise
  • Small enough that you have direct partner access and real influence; established enough to offer stability and a deep client base
  • Culture built around quality over volume and long-tenured staff, not constant turnover
  • Genuine work-life balance outside of a well-defined, time-limited busy season

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Enrolled Agent (EA)
• Tax Preparation
• Public accounting