Tax and Accounting Manager - (Remote – Full Time)

Profitwise Accounting • Remote/Virtual, CA

3d • $105,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Why Profitwise Are you a seasoned tax professional ready to take the next step in your career while maintaining the flexibility of remote work? At Profitwise Accounting, we're celebrating 20 years of consecutive growth by doing things differently. We help fast-growing small businesses like e-commerce sellers, digital agencies, and startups go beyond the numbers with proactive tax strategy and thoughtful client advisory. As a Tax and Accounting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-level tax planning and guidance while mentoring team members and building long-term client relationships. If you love leading with insight, making a difference for entrepreneurs, and working within a remote-first culture we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As a senior member of our tax team, you'll take the lead on complex tax engagements while developing others and shaping the client experience. You will: Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and business entities including S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships Provide strategic, year-round tax planning and advisory Review work prepared by junior team members and offer mentorship and training Conduct technical tax research and ensure accurate compliance Perform closing journal entries, accounting cleanup, and QuickBooks reviews Lead virtual client meetings to discuss financials, projections, and tax strategy Who You Are You are a confident tax expert with strong technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a collaborative spirit. You bring: 10 or more successful tax seasons preparing both individual and business returns 2 or more years reviewing and coaching staff in a public accounting environment Strong knowledge of tax planning, compliance, and advisory best practices Experience with QuickBooks (UltraTax familiarity is a plus) Excellent communication skills, time management, and attention to detail Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting CPA or EA designation (required) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldor equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years in public accounting or a similar tax and advisory role Compensation and Benefits Salary: $105,000$170,000/year depending on experience and performance Bonuses: Performance-based incentives Health: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement: 401(k) with employer match Time Off: PTO and paid holidays Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexible scheduling and core hours between 8 AM 6 PM (your time zone); minimal overtime during peak tax season Additional Perks: 100 percent remote work Professional development and continuing education A collaborative, close-knit team culture A clear, supported growth path About Profitwise At Profitwise, we help small business owners reach their goals through cloud-based accounting, tax, and advisory services. Our clients rely on us to deliver more than compliance; they count on us for clarity, strategy, and partnership. Our core values guide everything we do: Humility Ownership Impact Service Excellence Grit Oneness Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Profitwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the clients and communities we serve. How to Apply If you're a growth-minded Tax and Accounting Manager ready to lead and make a difference in a modern firm that values both results and balance, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let's grow together!

Requirements

• 10 or more successful tax seasons preparing both individual and business returns
• 2 or more years reviewing and coaching staff in a public accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of tax planning, compliance, and advisory best practices
• Experience with QuickBooks (UltraTax familiarity is a plus)
• Excellent communication skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting
• CPA or EA designation (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldor equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years in public accounting or a similar tax and advisory role

Nice To Haves

• UltraTax familiarity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and business entities including S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships
• Provide strategic, year-round tax planning and advisory
• Review work prepared by junior team members and offer mentorship and training
• Conduct technical tax research and ensure accurate compliance
• Perform closing journal entries, accounting cleanup, and QuickBooks reviews
• Lead virtual client meetings to discuss financials, projections, and tax strategy

Benefits

• Bonuses: Performance-based incentives
• Health: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
• Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexible scheduling and core hours between 8 AM 6 PM (your time zone); minimal overtime during peak tax season
• Additional Perks: 100 percent remote work
• Professional development and continuing education
• A collaborative, close-knit team culture
• A clear, supported growth path

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees