Corporate Tax Manager at Fox Point Recruitment LLC in Newport Beach, California, United States

Job description

• As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be a key member of our Corporate Tax Practice, driving business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (provision preparation and audit support).
• In this role, you will maintain primary tax relationships with clients and manage engagements end-to-end. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members and deep-domain specialists—including dedicated National Tax Office resources—to support all aspects of our clients' tax functions. Supported by world-class tools, technology, and continuous training, you will lead teams, deliver high-quality work, and accelerate your career.

Responsibilities

• Engagement & Project Management: Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, completing tax projects, and managing engagement budgets.
• ASC 740 Leadership: Conduct primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements (preparation, review, and audit support).
• Tax Compliance & Review: Review complex corporate tax returns prepared by staff; provide actionable recommendations for return accuracy and tax-saving opportunities.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns. Conduct performance reviews and serve as engagement lead.
• Client Relationship & Business Development: Maintain strong working relationships with client management, gain deep insights into client operations, and identify opportunities to deliver additional services to existing and prospective clients.
• Technical Research & Audit Support: Research complex tax matters, utilize modern tax software, and respond to inquiries from the IRS, state, and local tax authorities.
• Professional Standards: Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the highest degree of professional ethics and compliance.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active CPA license (State of California preferred) OR active Law License (JD).
• Core Technical Expertise: Direct hands-on experience in Corporate Compliance and ASC 740 Income Tax Provisions (including preparation, review, and audit support).
• Public Accounting Background: Recent experience in public accounting with a Top 15 accounting firm or a large regional firm supporting large, multi-state, national, or global corporate clients.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 4 to 7+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• On-Site Availability: Ability and willingness to work on-site at the Newport Beach office or client locations at least 3 days per week, with occasional additional travel as needed.
• Software Expertise: Proficiency with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) and other modern tax-related software applications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of state and local income taxes (SALT), taxation of international activities, and transfer pricing.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional presentation, interpersonal, and client service skills with a strong teamwork orientation.

Skills

Required

• Strong teamwork orientation
• Corporate tax compliance
• ASC 740 income tax provisions
• OneSource Tax Provision (OTP)
• State and local income taxes (SALT)
• International taxation
• Transfer pricing

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $138,000 – $172,500 / year (Placement within range depends on experience, specialized skills, business needs, and internal equity).
• Variable Compensation: Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Workplace Flexibility: Structured hybrid schedule providing a blend of client engagement, in-office collaboration, and remote work.