Senior Tax Manager/Principal - San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
The Role
The Tax Services Division is looking for a Senior Tax Manager or Principal with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience. This outstanding opportunity places the eligible candidate on a direct path to Partner.
Core Responsibilities
The overall management, leadership, and supervision of staff (entry-level, senior, and supervisor-level individuals) on various tax engagements.
Managing the significant responsibility of reviewing complex tax returns prepared by team members while following a structured timeline of due dates and deadlines.
Proactively building, managing, and communicating effectively with clients to provide superior client service.
Handle client consultations on planning opportunities and changes in tax law.
Managing the risk and financial performance of engagements.
Ensuring the quality and managing the workflow of various work products.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related course of study.
CPA license is required.
Master's Degree in Taxation is highly preferred but not required.
Experience
A minimum of eight (8) years of tax experience with a public accounting firm performing services for US domestic clients.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising and training staff.
Special attention will be given to candidates with experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to prepare corresponding memorandums to support conclusions on complex tax issues.
Develop and guide staff by providing formal and informal performance feedback.
Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.
Ability to successfully manage multiple engagements and time constraints.
Effective organizational skills.
Working Environment
Frequent performance feedback.
Routine in-house CPE, company-paid off-site CPE, and higher education reimbursement.
Flexibility to set your own work schedules and work remotely to balance your work and personal life.
Casual in-office attire, which includes jeans any day of the week.
Onsite gym and employee lounge.
Open office concept with sit-to-stand workstations.
Stocked break room, happy hours, and company events throughout the year.
Benefits
The Client offers highly competitive benefits to meet your needs. They advocate for preventative health and work-life balance and ensure their teams have appropriate support at the office and outside of work.
Well-Being
Flexible work arrangements, including working remotely, so your well-being always comes first.
Paid Time Off program.
Time off for major holidays.
Company-paid, long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Health
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and HMO).
100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees.
Pre-tax health care reimbursement program.
Future
401(k) - 3% of your annual compensation contributed to your self-directed account whether you participate in our plan or not.
Employer matching profit-sharing plan.
Annual salary reviews.
Regular performance reviews that focus on your self-evaluation and goal setting.
Education and CPA license reimbursement.
Regular technical training; CPA license hours.
Benefits List
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home
This Client will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.
Due to the COVID-19 virus caused by SARS-CoV2, this Client requires all staff to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. They will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified religious and medical reasons as designated under Title VII and the ADA.
For more information regarding your rights as an applicant, please visit https://xctr.net/Job-Seekers/