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

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join our corporate tax practice. In this role, you will manage business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting projects (including tax provision preparation and audit support).
• As a key engagement manager across multiple client accounts, you will lead tax teams, consult on complex tax matters, and maintain strong client relationships—all with access to full technical resources, modern tools, and dedicated support to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Management: Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, execution, budgeting, and final project delivery.
• ASC 740 & Compliance: Conduct primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provisions and review corporate tax returns prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor senior associates, associates, and interns; conduct performance reviews and serve as the in-charge lead on engagements.
• Client Relations & Growth: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, understand their business operations, gather key data, and identify opportunities to offer additional tax services.
• Tax Research & Advisory: Research complex tax technical matters, respond to inquiries from the IRS and state authorities, and advise clients on multi-state and international tax considerations.
• Quality & Confidentiality: Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics, client confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Active CPA license (State of CA) or JD/active law license required.
• Experience Level: Minimum 4 to 7 years of progressive corporate tax compliance and consulting experience, with at least 1 year at the Manager level.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in corporate income tax and ASC 740 provision experience (preparation, review, and audit support).
• Firm Background: Public accounting experience with a Top 15 firm or large regional accounting firm within recent work history.
• Client Scope: Demonstrated experience supporting large, multi-state, national, or global corporate clients.
• Work Arrangement: Willingness to work on-site in Newport Beach, CA, or at client sites a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision software.
• Broad technical knowledge including state/local tax (SALT), international activity taxation, and transfer pricing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as required by client engagements.

Skills

Required

• Corporate income tax
• ASC 740 provision experience

Preferred

• OneSource Tax Provision software
• State/local tax (SALT)
• International activity taxation
• Transfer pricing