<p>We are looking for an Interim Director of Taxation to support a manufacturing organization in California through a long-term contract assignment. This <u>onsite </u>role will lead key tax accounting and compliance activities across domestic and international operations, while partnering closely with internal leadership, external service providers, and auditors. The position is ideal for an experienced tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, improve processes, and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters affecting the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual global tax provisions covering federal, state, international, and joint venture matters in accordance with ASC 740 and US GAAP.</p><p>• Support the shift from an outsourced provision model to an internally managed process by helping implement tax provision software, automation, and more efficient workflows.</p><p>• Partner with the Tax Manager to evaluate the effective tax rate, calculate tax expense, review legal-entity tax basis balances, and identify discrete items requiring separate treatment.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors to provide tax accounting support, respond to inquiries, and facilitate timely review of provision workpapers and related documentation.</p><p>• Serve as a technical resource on long-term construction accounting, stock-based compensation, joint venture structures, and other permanent or timing-related book-to-tax differences.</p><p>• Assist with U.S. federal and state income tax filings for corporate and partnership entities in collaboration with outside providers and internal tax team members.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of income and indirect tax audits by researching issues, preparing responses, helping resolve controversies, and supporting reserve analysis.</p><p>• Oversee a range of operational tax activities such as handling tax notices, maintaining registrations and annual filings, monitoring department-related budgets, and managing corporate records platforms and licensing requirements.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by refining documentation, strengthening controls, and enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tax department processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Analyst to support a long-term contract engagement in Sylmar, California. This position will focus on deferred tax analysis, historical tax adjustment research, and workpaper review to help strengthen the accuracy of corporate tax records. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge and can partner with tax leadership to resolve discrepancies, organize supporting documentation, and improve the reliability of tax reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine historical tax workpapers and prior-year adjustments to identify trends, inconsistencies, and deferred tax issues requiring resolution.<br>• Analyze deferred tax balances and related differences, tracing items through prior reporting periods to validate accuracy and supporting detail.<br>• Partner with tax management to organize, reconcile, and clean up tax records and schedules across corporate tax files.<br>• Record and document tax differences by researching underlying activity and connecting adjustments to historical support.<br>• Prepare, update, and maintain audit-ready workpapers that clearly support tax positions, calculations, and reconciliations.<br>• Support corporate tax compliance activities by gathering documentation, reviewing schedules, and assisting with issue resolution tied to tax reporting.<br>• Use accounting and tax software tools to evaluate data, process information efficiently, and maintain accurate supporting records.
We are looking for a tax specialist to join a public accounting team in Santa Barbara, California. This position focuses on preparing a variety of tax returns, supporting accounting activities, and helping maintain accurate financial records for a diverse client base. The role offers the opportunity to work with businesses and high-net-worth individuals in a collaborative environment that values precision, client service, and continued career development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare federal and related tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Examine client financial records and supporting documentation to identify missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support complete filings.<br>• Assist with accounting activities, including posting and refining journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end process.<br>• Use accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and CCH products to manage financial data and return preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain detailed workpapers that support tax positions and facilitate internal review procedures.<br>• Communicate with clients as needed to gather documents, clarify financial details, and follow up on outstanding items.<br>• Monitor tax work for compliance with current regulations and firm standards across multiple return types.