Tax Manager / Senior Tax Associate (CPA Firm)

📍 Location: United States (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days/week in office)

💰 Compensation: Up to $180,000 (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Tax Manager or Senior Tax Associate to join our growing CPA practice supporting U.S. and Japan–U.S. cross-border clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work with international businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational organizations, providing both tax compliance and strategic advisory services.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented tax professional with strong technical expertise and client management skills, who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. federal and state tax compliance for corporate and individual clients
• Support international and cross-border tax matters, particularly Japan–U.S. taxation
• Review tax returns, financial statements, and supporting workpapers prepared by staff
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client engagements and build long-term relationships
• Coordinate with internal tax professionals and external advisors to deliver high-quality service
• Identify tax planning opportunities and contribute to advisory projects
• Ensure compliance with deadlines, quality standards, and internal controls
• Mentor and support junior staff members as needed

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing)
• 5–10+ years of tax experience, ideally within a public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate and individual taxation
• Experience with international or cross-border tax matters is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities independently
• Japanese language proficiency required

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and strong professional development support.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary (up to $180,000 depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition and professional development support
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
• Clear career advancement opportunities