Senior Tax Manager

The Tax Services Division is looking for a Senior Tax Manager or Principal with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience. This is an outstanding opportunity, which places the eligible candidate on a direct path to Partner.

Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce LLP is a premier public accounting firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Talent is our biggest asset and we believe in creating a place where you get the tools you need for success. When you succeed, we all do!

Senior Tax Managers/Principals at our firm are responsible for…

  • overall management, leadership and supervision of staff (entry-level, senior and supervisor-level
  • individuals) on various tax engagements;
  • managing the significant responsibility of reviewing complex tax returns prepared by team members while
  • following a structured timeline of due dates and deadlines;
  • developing and guiding staff by providing formal and informal performance feedback;
  • serving as a mentor to less experienced staff;
  • proactively building, managing, and communicating effectively with clients to provide superior client service;
  • handling client consultations on planning opportunities and changes in tax law;
  • managing the risk and financial performance of engagements and
  • ensuring the quality and managing the workflow of various work products.

Our next Senior Tax Manager or Principal has. . .

  • a minimum of eight (8) years of tax experience with a public accounting firm performing services for US domestic clients;
  • minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising and training staff;
  • a current CPA license;
  • a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Master’s Degree in Taxation is highly preferred, but not required;
  • Special attention will be given to candidates with experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC);
  • exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients;
  • excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
  • strong research and analytical skills and the ability to prepare corresponding memorandums to support conclusions on
  • complex tax issues;
  • effective organizational skills and
  • ability to successfully manage multiple engagements and time constraints.

Our LvHJ team has . . .

  • frequent feedback on their performance;
  • routine on-site CPE, company-paid offsite CPE and higher education reimbursement;
  • flexibility to set their own work schedules and work remotely, to balance their work and their personal lives;
  • casual attire which includes jeans any day of the week (when in office);
  • onsite gym and employee lounge;
  • open concept office with sit-to-stand workstations and
  • stocked breakroom, happy hours, and company events throughout the year.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: For Your Needs Today & In the Future

LvHJ offers highly competitive benefits to meet your needs. We advocate for preventative health and work-life balance and ensure our team has appropriate support at the office and outside of work.

For Your Wellbeing

  • Flexible work arrangements, including working remotely, so your well-being always comes first
  • Paid Time Off program
  • Time off for major holidays
  • Company-paid, long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For Your Health

  • Medical (HMO and PPO), dental and vision insurance (100% covered for employees)
  • Flexible Spending Account

For Your Future

  • 3% of your annual compensation contributed to a 401(k) whether you participate in our plan or not
  • Employer matching and profit-sharing plan
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Regular performance reviews that focus on your self-evaluation and goal-setting
  • Education and CPA license reimbursement
  • Regular technical training; CPA license hours

Other Benefits

  • Referral commission for new business
  • Referral commission for experienced professional hire referrals
  • In addition to the above, LvHJ offers . . .
  • Relocation and Signing bonuses
  • Competitive salaries

To apply for this position, please email the following documents to resumes@lvhj.com*

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

* LvHJ will consider qualified applicants for our tax jobs, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. 

** Due to the COVID-19 virus, caused by SARS-CoV2, LvHJ requires all staff to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (i.e. at least two weeks after last dose for COVID-19, and if hired, provide proof of vaccination or self-attestation of vaccination status). We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified religious and medical reasons, as designated under Title VII and the ADA.