Senior Tax Manager - Partner Track | Pass-Through Entities & Business Owners

Ascend Partner Firms

$175K — $230K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA license
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
  • Deep experience with pass-through entities
  • Strong federal and state tax technical skills
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships independently
  • Experience leading, supervising, and developing tax professionals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary advisor on complex federal and California tax engagements for closely held pass-through entities
  • Ensure the team delivers accurate, timely returns, projections, and estimates
  • Own a portfolio of client relationships and build long-term client loyalty
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop senior associates and managers
  • Contribute to the growth of the tax practice by identifying planning opportunities

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parking
  • Generous firm holidays
  • Continuing education support and CPA license reimbursement
  • Hybrid flexibility
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

LevitZacks is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to take ownership of a book of business focused on partnerships and S corporations across a range of industries.

This is a senior leadership role with a clear path toward Partner. You'll manage the client relationship, including business returns, the owners' individual returns, quarterly projections and estimates, and year-round tax planning.

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance & Planning

Serve as the primary advisor on complex federal and California tax engagements for closely held pass-through entities and their owners. Ensure the team delivers accurate, timely returns, projections, and estimates.

Client Relationships

Own a portfolio of client relationships. This is not a behind-the-scenes review role - you will be the trusted advisor in the room. Build long-term client loyalty through proactive communication, sound judgment, technical depth, and responsive service.

Team Leadership

Supervise, mentor, and develop senior associates, supervisors, and managers. Help team members set goals, navigate complex engagements, strengthen their technical skills, and continue advancing in their careers.

Practice Development

Contribute to the continued growth of the tax practice by identifying planning opportunities, supporting business development, and collaborating across tax, audit, and other service lines.

Required Qualifications
  • Active CPA license
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
  • Deep experience with pass-through entities
  • Strong federal and state tax technical skills
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships independently
  • Experience leading, supervising, and developing tax professionals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound judgment, ownership mentality, and a proactive client-service approach

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in taxation or accounting
  • California tax experience, including PTET, FTB compliance, and apportionment
  • Experience advising closely held businesses and their owners across industries such as real estate, construction, professional services, manufacturing/distribution, investment partnerships, family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Familiarity with CCH Axcess, CCH Engagement, CCH Axcess Document, and CCH Workflow

The Path

This role is intended for someone with the technical ability, leadership skills, and client-service mindset to grow into a Partner-level role. We will walk you through the timeline, expectations, and milestones in the first conversation so you have clarity from the beginning.

Benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parking
  • Generous firm holidays
  • Continuing education support and CPA license reimbursement
  • Hybrid flexibility

How to Apply

Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
  • Basic contact information
  • Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
  • Work eligibility, credentials, and compensation
  • Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions

For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Aidan Jebson, Sr. Recruiter at [redacted].

The pay range for this role is $175,000 - $230,000 per year. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position, inclusive of base salary and variable incentive. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.

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