Singer Lewak

Tax Director

Singer Lewak • $185K — $220K *
Woodland Hills, CA 91367Hybrid
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years in public accounting with increasing tax complexity and research experience.
  • 2+ years of client representation before tax authorities.
  • 1+ year supervising tax preparers' work.
  • Bachelor's in accounting; Master's in taxation preferred.
  • 40 hours of annual continuing education to maintain skills.
  • Current CPA license required and AICPA membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts technical tax reviews and approves all tax returns and examinations.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in the tax industry.
  • Manages client service tasks ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Takes responsibility for large tax returns and delegates tasks appropriately.
  • Engages in client meetings and tax planning with larger clients.
  • Oversees clients assigned by the Tax Manager and communicates vital tax developments.
  • Manages governmental tax examinations and may represent clients before authorities.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements: in-office or hybrid options available.
  • Occasional overtime during peak seasons, notably from January to mid-April.
  • Involvement in community and industry activities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
This job may be performed in-office or in a hybrid capacity. Candidates in PST time zone preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
  • Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
  • Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms' philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
  • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
  • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Occasional travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars.
  • Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.


Qualifications

  • Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
  • At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
  • A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
  • Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.


  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
  • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
  • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.


$185,000 - $220,000 a year

About Singer Lewak

SingerLewak is a full-service accounting firm with offices in California, Colorado, and Washington. They offer tax, audit, and consulting services to a variety of industries, including entertainment, real estate, and technology. The firm was founded in 1959 and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal and Accounting Today.
Learn more about Singer Lewak
Size
200 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Net Income
$3 million
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$30 million
* Ladders Estimates

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