Tax Director

SingerLewak LLP

Tax Director at SingerLewak managing tax returns and client service responsibilities. Leading technical reviews and client interactions in a top accounting firm environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Learning and growth programs
Focus on client service and technological evolution

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax reviewtax preparationtax researchgovernmental tax examinationsclient servicebilling processestax planningsupervising tax preparersreport preparationtax software evaluation

Soft Skills

communicationdelegationclient managementleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingtime managementteam collaborationadaptabilitycommunity involvement

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)American Institute of CPAs membership