We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager - Director to join a growing organization in Lake Forest, California. This position is ideal for someone in public accounting who brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service. The role offers the opportunity to guide tax engagements, support team development, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values balance and long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of complex tax filings for individuals, corporations, and sales and use tax matters.<br>• Oversee multiple client engagements at once, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.<br>• Provide direction and mentorship to tax staff, helping develop technical skills, review accuracy, and career growth.<br>• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, compliance considerations, and risk areas to support sound financial decisions.<br>• Evaluate and refine tax-related policies, procedures, and documentation to strengthen consistency and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on specialized engagements, including work involving nonprofit organizations, unions, and retirement-related entities when applicable.<br>• Research tax issues and interpret changing regulations to recommend practical solutions for clients and leadership.<br>• Support practice growth by building strong client relationships and contributing to a high-performing tax function.
<p>**Westside CPA firm seeking to bring on a Sr. Tax Accountant to team**</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon for confidential consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently working with a dynamic client looking for a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant will work with financial and income tax statements, making sure that they comply with tax laws by filing their federal and state tax returns. If you are a deadline driven Tax Accountant with excellent attention to detail and highly organized, this may be the role for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Confirm that clients comply with federal, state and local tax regulations</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain a company's tax database</p><p><br></p><p>- Oversee tax preparation work that is outsourced</p><p><br></p><p>- Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits</p><p><br></p><p>- Put together accurate quarterly and annual tax reports</p><p><br></p><p>- Provide management with information regarding the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws</p><p><br></p><p>- Create tax solutions to incorrect tax fillings or complicated tax issues</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain good industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Finance to lead the organization’s accounting operations and financial governance in Ontario, California. This role will oversee critical close activities, reporting accuracy, compliance controls, and audit readiness while supporting sound business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting leadership experience, strong financial discipline, and the ability to guide teams effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate records, timely reporting, and consistent execution of core financial processes.</p><p>• Lead month-end and period-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results to maintain reporting integrity.</p><p>• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports, delivering clear and reliable information to support business performance analysis.</p><p>• Manage audit coordination and compliance efforts, including support for financial statement audits and adherence to SOX-related controls.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and maintain alignment with regulatory and company standards.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional leaders across departments and locations to resolve financial issues, improve processes, and support operational objectives.</p><p>• Provide leadership and development for accounting staff, setting expectations, coaching performance, and building a high-performing team.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and tools, including reconciliation and close management platforms.</p>