Associate II, Business Management - Tax Services

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Prepare individual, trust, gift, partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments for entertainment industry clients and their related entities. 

• Prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. 

• Reconcile retained earnings, analyze general ledger activity, and prepare journal entries to support tax return preparation. 

• Prepare year-end tax projections and assist with year-end close-out activities for loan-out corporations and other entertainment industry entities. 

• Develop technical tax knowledge related to business management, entertainment, music, touring, athletes, and high-net-worth clients. 

• Review federal and state tax notices and assist with preparing responses to taxing authorities. 

• Assist in gathering documentation and preparing information for governmental audits and tax examinations. 

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for business management clients, including recording investment activity and reconciling brokerage accounts, where applicable. 

• Assist with tax planning projects, tax research, and other client advisory engagements. 

• Collaborate with business managers, accountants, and other internal team members to deliver timely, high-quality client service. 

• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Continue developing technical tax, accounting, and professional skills through ongoing learning and training.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum of 1 year of U.S. tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting environment.

• Experience preparing or assisting with individual, partnership, corporate, or trust tax returns.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.

• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure.

• Exposure to entertainment industry clients, business management clients, high-net-worth individuals, or closely held businesses.

• Familiarity with loan-out corporations, multi-entity tax structures, or entertainment industry accounting.

• Experience with tax preparation and research software.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $61,000 - $83,100. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $67,100 - $91,400. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $70,100 - $95,500. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/ 

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.