Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services Director to join our Tax Department in Los Angeles, CA. This is a hybrid position based in Woodland Hills, CA, or the West LA location. As a Tax Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections.
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus).
- Provide effective consulting, planning, and compliance for your clients.
- Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities.
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues.
- Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients work, acting as a trusted advisor of providing quality work, open and proactive communication, and effective tax strategies.
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations and their events.
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients.
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective. communication for proper planning of project.
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff.
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Master's in Taxation
- CPA
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations (individual taxation a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements
- Track record of building and sustaining client relationships and delivering high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office
Citrin Cooperman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered competitive for public accounting and aligned to major metro markets. Market-consistent salaries help compensation feel fair even amid demanding workloads.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is highlighted as generous, with paid holidays and even a staff sabbatical program. These policies provide meaningful time away that helps counterbalance peak-season intensity.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is explicitly offered and viewed positively. This support strengthens the overall package for employees prioritizing family needs.
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What We Do
Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest professional services firms in the United States, founded in 1979. It provides comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to middle-market companies and high-net-worth individuals. The firm delivers a tailored, integrated business approach and proactive guidance to help clients achieve their business and personal financial goals across various global markets.
