Senior Tax Manager

Project Time & Cost, LLC

. Work with and support the firm's Director in leading and managing the local team .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSanta Barbara • California • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax return preparation and review for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and estates, alongside strong leadership in managing client relationships and staff development. Possesses a strategic mindset to drive growth initiatives and operational strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Return PreparationClient Relationship ManagementStaff ManagementCPA CertificationStrategic Operations

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Hard Skills

Tax Return ReviewIndividual Tax ReturnsCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership Tax ReturnsEstate Tax Returns

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention ManagementEntrepreneurial Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEA

Industry Keywords

C-CorpsS-CorpsPartnershipsTrust Tax ReturnsConsultingAdvisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with and support the firm's Director in leading and managing the local team
Become a primary point of contact for clients from retiring partners
Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for new clients
Work with the firm's executive team and Director to develop and execute growth initiatives, product and service offerings, and operational strategies
Review and manage individual, business (C-corps, S-corps, and partnerships), and trust tax return engagements
Lead the firm's consulting and advisory efforts in the region
Lead and manage staff in research, training, and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 - 12 years of experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership and estate tax returns
Bachelor's degree required
Master’s degree preferred
CPA or EA certification required
Direct experience managing staff and client relationships
Excellent communication and attention management skills
Proprietor mentality and work ethic
Entrepreneurial minded with an interest in strategy and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-leading base compensation
Paid medical benefits
401(k)
Flexible work arrangements
Autonomy to lead and manage the office in a way that promotes overall wellness for yourself and employees
Work/life balance prioritized
Professional and dynamic work environment