Senior Tax Manager (Non-Partner Track)

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. You’ll manage the client relationship, including business returns, the owners’ individual returns, quarterly projections and estimates, and year-round tax planning. LevitZacks has been a fixture in San Diego’s business community since 1964. We work with privately held businesses and their owners — the kind of clients where your advice matters, relationships run deep, and proactive planning makes a real difference. 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 Why LevitZacks 60+ years in San Diego with deep roots in the local business community Sophisticated client work without the bureaucracy of a large national firm A collaborative, team-oriented culture where people are known by name, not headcount Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful client relationships A firm repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego’s Best Places to Work Who We Are About LevitZacks For more than 60 years, LevitZacks has served the San Diego business community with high-quality tax, accounting, and business advisory services. We are proud of our local roots, our long-standing client relationships, and the strong technical expertise of our team. Although we have one office in San Diego, our people are located across the country, allowing us to combine the connection of a local firm with the flexibility of a modern workplace. We also have the highest ratio of CPAs to total professional staff among the top 17 firms in San Diego, according to the San Diego Business…