Founders and Tech Executive Tax Senior Manager

WithumSmith+Brown•San Diego, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services. This Tax Senior Manager role will be based out of one of our Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Ramon, CA, San Diego, CA, New York, NY, or Whippany, NJ offices. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
CPA, JD, LLM or MST required
Minimum of 8+ years of professional services experience required
Demonstrated strategic leadership. Defining market opportunities, creating a strategic plan, process and deployment capabilities
Demonstrated process creation. Adept at developing and deploying best of breed business development and relationship management practices
Outstanding multitasking skills and organization
Strong verbal communication. Demonstrate clear verbal communication
Strong writing skills. Demonstrate clear written professional communication
Strong presentation skills. Must possess ability to organize and lead meetings with senior executives
Strong leadership skills. Demonstrate ability to set strategy and lead a team of professionals in a variety of capacities and different position responsibilities
Project management. Must demonstrate ability to manage time, multi-task, and meet deadlines for themselves and their firm team members
Candidate must demonstrate experience in working as a productive member of a team
Tangible and demonstrated experience in formal sales process deployment, use and training
Ability to be a resource to other team members on the firm, the technology community, overall strategy and tactics
Ability to adhere to an environment of accountability and responsibility – no excuses
Ability to constructively monitor, formally (CRM) and informally (personal interaction) personal and client account performance
Creative problem solving & conflict resolution
Attentiveness to detail
Outstanding relationship management skills and personal networking skills are essential
Must be solution oriented

Nice To Haves

Industry knowledge within the Technology/Startup and Emerging Growth sector a plus

Responsibilities

Leading the review of complex high-net-worth individual, fiduciary, gift and estate and other tax returns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic planning
Conducting advanced tax research and drafting technical memoranda addressing complex issues
Designing and implementing tax planning strategies that optimize wealth preservation, charitable giving, and succession planning for founders and tech executives
Serving as a trusted advisor, managing client relationships through proactive communication, strategic consultations, and responsive service
Mentoring and supervising staff, fostering technical development, accountability, and a collaborative team culture
Collaborating with partners and senior leadership on client engagements, thought leadership, and business development initiatives
Ensuring compliance with evolving federal, state, and local tax regulations, staying ahead of legislative changes and industry trends
Contributing to process improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Engaging in firm-wide initiatives, including innovation projects, marketing efforts, and continuing education programs that support Withum’s dynamic and inclusive culture