Tax Director - Bilingual Japanese

Company: Corps Partners
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

We are a top ranked regional CPA and consulting firm with a sixty year reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, we continue to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. We offer a very reasonable work / life balance, high base / bonus compensation packages, great benefits, diverse publicly held and closely held clients to work on, and a fast track to Partnership. Our specialized Japanese Business Practice is searching for a Tax Director who can base in either Los Angeles or Irvine, CA.

Summary of Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Director has mastered the skills and requirements of the Manager role and has been identified as possessing the pre-requisite for future growth in the Firm. The Director makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. Essential Functions:

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Demonstrates excellence in most advanced technical skills.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
• Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms' philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate. Nonessential Functions:
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
  • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
  • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
    • Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
    • Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
    • Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.
    • Fluency or bilingual Japanese language skills. Supervisory Responsibilities:
      • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
      • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
      • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
      • Minimum Qualifications:
      • Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
      • At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
      • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
      • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred.
      • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
      • A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
      • Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
      • Must have a valid driver's license. Success Factors:
        • Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
        • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
        • Excellent interpersonal skills.
        • Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit among staff. Apply Enter your email below to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.

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