Tax Manager – Corporate

Abbott, Stringham & Lynch • Campbell, CA

2d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Abbott, Stringham & Lynch (ASL) is a full-service CPA firm serving closely held and middle-market companies in Silicon Valley. The Corporate Tax Manager will work with clients ranging from emerging closely held businesses to complex entities with multi-state and international filing requirements, tax provision needs, and substantial tax consulting work. The role offers client work and career development opportunities within a mid-sized regional firm, with flexibility and a focus on work-life balance. The position may be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.

The manager oversees corporate tax engagements and client relationships, leads and develops tax staff, reviews complex corporate tax returns and tax provisions, and provides research, planning, and consulting services. Responsibilities include advising clients on entity selection, business structuring, accounting, M&A activity, tax planning, and business strategy.

The salary range is $140,000 to $165,000 annually. ASL provides generous PTO, more than 22 paid holidays, paid parental leave, comprehensive healthcare plans covered by the firm, and technical training, coaching, and leadership development programs.

Requirements

• CPA license required.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Hands-on experience calculating corporate tax provisions and preparing corporate tax returns.
• Experience with consolidated and combined corporate tax returns.
• Technology industry experience.
• Tax research skills.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects under pressure.
• Good conceptual, critical-thinking, analytical, and quantitative skills, and ability to articulate.
• Excellent computer and technology skills; Excel and Word are critical, with PowerPoint and other tools also mentioned.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who is resourceful.
• Results- and process-oriented, with accountability.
• Desire to work with a varied client base of different sizes, industries, and personalities.
• Desire to train and mentor senior and staff team members.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST) preferred.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement preferred.
• Experience or desire to build expertise in multi-state and international tax work.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax services engagements, develop and nurture client relationships, ensure client satisfaction, serve as the primary client contact, oversee client service staff, and manage client billing.
• Train and develop corporate tax staff and seniors through on-the-job and formal training, mentorship, and coaching.
• Continue developing technical tax expertise across clients in varied industries and at different stages of the business life cycle.
• Review complex multi-state, international, combined, and consolidated tax returns, as well as estimated tax payment computations.
• Review corporate income tax provisions, including deferred tax inventory, tax reserve analysis, and required footnote disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 guidance.
• Research technical tax questions, complete special tax projects, and provide written tax advice to clients.
• Provide comprehensive planning and consulting services, including advice on choice of entity, business structuring, accounting, M&A activity, tax planning, and business strategy.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy.
• More than 22 paid holidays throughout the year, including Summer Fridays and Thanksgiving week.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans covered by ASL.
• Virtual and in-person technical training, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Opportunities to participate, contribute, and collaborate on project teams and client engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager