Tax Attorney - Permanent Remote - Home Based

Top ranked regional CPA firm is searching for Tax Attorneys at the Experienced Staff, Senior, and Manager levels. We provide a wide range of tax and related consulting services to individual and commercial clients in a variety of industries. This position may either base in Irvine, CA, be permanently home based with a candidate living in any location, or be a hybrid remote position.

We offer a rewarding career path for exceptional and motivated individuals, within a reasonable work / life balance. From the moment your employment begins, you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects that will give you the opportunity to stand out and make a difference. We offer high base salaries and bonuses, relocation and visa assistance, and exceptional opportunities for career growth. If preferred, permanent home based role may be available.

Description

Summary:

The Tax Advisory Senior or Manager will provide strategic and creative solutions for complex tax issues. S/he will identify and implement tax planning opportunities and provide advice on opportunities and risks related to restructuring and M&A deals. Excellent research and writing skills, advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, and well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides tax consulting services to corporate and individual clients.
2. Identifies and analyzes complex tax issues and provides strategic and creative solutions for a variety of entities and their affiliates.
3. Demonstrates excellence in most advanced technical skills and research and writing skills.
4. Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
5. Delegates and manages tax research projects and memorandums to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
6. Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
7. Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
8. Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
9. Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
10. Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
11. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
12. Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
13. Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
14. Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Nonessential Functions:

1. Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
2. Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
3. Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
4. Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
5. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
2. Proficiency in use of computer tax research, and/or tax planning software programs.
3. Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
4. Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants. 
2. Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs. 
3. Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least two (2) to seven (7) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
2. Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of staff.
3. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Juris Doctor degree required; Masters/LLM in accounting or taxation preferred.
4. Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
5. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:

1. Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
2. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit among staff.