Tax SR. Manager/Director - Generalist - *(Partner Fast-Track)

Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: 185k/year - 250k/year

Category: Accounting

Description

About Us: We are a long-standing, relationship-driven public accounting firm known for providing high-touch tax and advisory services to privately held businesses, entrepreneurial clients, and high-net-worth families. Our culture emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and personalized client service—offering a stable environment where professionals can build deep client relationships while advancing into meaningful leadership roles. We pride ourselves on flexibility, mentorship, and an environment that supports both technical excellence and true work-life balance.


The Position: We are seeking an experienced Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager ready to step into a Partner Fast-Track opportunity. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax leader who excels in a generalist environment, thrives in client-facing work, and is eager to shape firm initiatives. You’ll manage complex engagements, lead teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to long-term strategic growth.


  • Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager – (Partner Fast-Track)
  • Generalist exp.
  • Irvine, CA
  • Flexible Schedule (3-4+ days in) | Full-Time


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and review complex tax engagements for individuals, HNW clients, partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, and pass-through entities.
  • Manage client relationships, provide strategic tax planning, and deliver high-level consulting throughout the year.
  • Oversee and mentor staff, seniors, and managers; support recruiting and team development efforts.
  • Review workpapers, returns, and technical positions with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.
  • Serve as a technical resource on complex tax matters and emerging regulations.
  • Drive process improvements, contribute to firm initiatives, and support departmental leadership.
  • (Director-level) Participate in business development, marketing initiatives, networking, and growth strategy.


What You Need (Qualifications)

  • 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
  • Active CPA license required.
  • MSA, MST, or equivalent advanced tax degree preferred.
  • Strong generalist background: HNW individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, pass-throughs.
  • Minimum 2+ years in a Manager, Senior Manager, or Director role leading teams and client engagements.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise with complex reviews and tax research.
  • Experience with leadership initiatives, internal operations, or departmental oversight.
  • Director-level: Business development, marketing, and firmwide leadership experience strongly preferred (required for Partner Fast-Track consideration).


What’s Offered (Competitive Full Package – National)

  • Salary: Highly competitive and lucrative - $185,000-250,000/year (DOE)
  • Annual and performance-based bonuses; incentives; potential sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible hybrid schedule promoting work-life balance
  • Generous PTO, holidays, and personal time
  • Professional development, training, mentorship & Partner Fast-Track support
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with long-term leadership opportunities


Apply Today: Apply directly to this posting with your updated resume, then email it to ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com for a prompt and confidential review.


Explore More Active Opportunities: We encourage you to visit our Careers Page and follow us on LinkedIn for new opportunities, market insights, and recruiter updates.

  • BancroftSP.com/Careers/
  • LinkedIn – Bancroft Staffing Partners


Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees & candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.