California Licensed Head of Tax

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Head of Tax to lead its remote tax department and provide expert guidance to clients while managing the tax team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the tax team, fostering cohesion and trust through regular meetings and one-on-ones
• Oversee the delivery of tax services, ensuring accuracy and compliance in tax returns and proactive planning
• Serve as a senior advisor to clients, providing actionable recommendations and maintaining strong client relationships

Required Qualifications and Education

• 5+ years of leadership experience in tax compliance for small to midsized businesses
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a finance-related field and an active CPA license
• Substantial experience with California tax law
• Fluency with modern cloud accounting and tax software, specifically Karbon and Lacerte
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams