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Tax & Accounting Partner [CPA req'd] for growing CPA firm

Vertical Careers, Inc.

Tax & Accounting Partner [CPA req'd] for growing CPA firm

Brea, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Tax & Accounting Partner - CPA required

    Exciting Tax & Accounting Partner opportunity for a fast growing CPA firm in Orange County. Strong Tax Accounting experience required. 

    When professionals move to a smaller firm, they will find more free time, moderate deadlines, and a better balance of work and personal life. With a smaller firm, you can still be committed to your career without sacrificing your quality of life as well as closer relationships to clients and colleagues.

    Job Description:

    • Lead growth efforts through active involvement in the delivery of client service and the development of new clients in agriculture/manufacturing
    • Demonstrate knowledge of firm policies applicable to tax practice and professional standards
    • Work with Partners and other lines of business in order to provide exceptional client service
    • Have a solid understanding of the client’s industry, business, objectives and risk tolerance
    • Perform detailed and technical tax review, approval and signing of all tax returns of any complexity
    • Perform, delegate and manage tax projects
    • Navigate the discussion of complex tax issues with ease to taxpayers and management
    • Present tax returns to Board of Directors at the client site and/or via telephone
    • Keep current with and implement new professional standards applicable to clients and industries
    • Ensure timeliness of deliverables and accept final responsibility for decisions
    • Act as a resource for tax staff on tax issues and/or questions
    • Maintain and mentor staff on client service, business development, standards of practice, tax practice quality, and risk management
    • Supervise staff and provide on-the-job training to minimize voluntary turnover
    • Act as a technology champion

    Job Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent required
    • 15+ years of experience in public accounting preferably small to national firms
    • CPA is a must to sign financial statements
    • Strong communication, organizational, and technological skills
    • Experience in managing staff members is preferred
    • Knowledge of income tax returns in the areas of individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, pass-through entities, nonprofits and foundations, complex real estate transactions, trust accounting, foreign tax matters and merger & acquisitions