Cynch AI
Senior Tax Manager
$150K–$210K
Pleasanton, California +2 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Pleasanton, California
Cupertino, California
Santa Cruz, California - Experience
- 10+ years in public accounting or tax.
About the job
Own complex tax engagements and client relationships, lead and develop tax professionals, and oversee tax delivery and practice quality.
What you'll do
- Manage client tax planning, compliance, and advisory work, including complex returns across entity types and jurisdictions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals; set expectations, provide feedback, and address training needs.
- Manage tax risk and quality, and identify opportunities to expand client services.
What they ask for
- Active CPA or EA.
- 10+ years in public accounting or tax, with depth in compliance, planning, and advisory across individuals, partnerships, and small-business entities.
- Proven experience managing and developing tax professionals.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations; direct client relationship experience; and proficiency in professional tax software.
Nice to have
- Experience maintaining client relationships through practice transitions.
- Track record of growing client relationships and expanding practice areas through business development.
Pay
USD 150,000–210,000/year (base salary); USD 150,000–210,000 (base salary)
Tools
UltraTax, CCH Axcess, Lacerte
AI focus
Works in a practice that uses proprietary AI to reduce routine tasks; the posting does not specify AI development responsibilities for this role.
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