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Description

About Us: We are a well-established, award-winning public accounting firm recognized for our tax, assurance, and advisory expertise across diverse industries. Our team supports a loyal portfolio of local and national clients, offering meaningful exposure, complex work, and a culture that prioritizes balance, mentorship, and long-term career growth. We promote from within, champion innovation, and foster an environment where leaders can shape the future of the firm.

The Position: We are seeking a strategic Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager with the experience, leadership presence, and technical acumen to step into a Partner Fast-Track role. This individual will lead client engagements, oversee high-level reviews, mentor staff, and play a pivotal role in the firm’s growth initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong generalist tax expertise, proven management experience, and a desire to influence firmwide direction.

• Tax Director / Senior Tax Manager – *Partner Fast-Track
• Irvine, CA
• Hybrid Schedule (3+ 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 - $180,000-250,000/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, 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.

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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.