Senior Tax Manager – Partner Track, Pass-Through Entities, Business Owners

Ascend Group

Senior Tax Manager managing client relationships and tax engagements for pass-through entities. Leading a team and contributing to the growth of the tax practice.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Own a portfolio of client relationships.
Build long-term client loyalty through proactive communication, sound judgment, technical depth, and responsive service.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal taxCalifornia taxpass-through entitiestax projectionstax estimatestax planning

Soft Skills

client relationship managementmentoringsupervisinggoal settingcommunicationjudgmentproactive service

Certifications

CPA license