Tax Partner (Privately Held Business)

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The Partner will use their expertise in taxation to provide compliance and consulting services to our privately held business clients. The Tax Partner is responsible for applying industry specific knowledge to advise clients on the tax implications of their business objections, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. As a Tax Partner, it’s expected to actively participate in the marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions. Successful candidates will have deep and meaningful relationships within the local business community and a proven track record of developing new business.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform partner level compliance review and tax return signoff

• Be a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for client throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related issues and potential solutions, in addition to engagement management matters

• Handle client consultations on planning opportunities and changes in tax law

• Significant Involvement in practice development activities including developing a professional network or referral sources, assisting in proposals, or writing articles for publication

• Working on proposals and assisting in developing new business

• Meeting prospective clients and developing relationships with new and existing clients

• Supervising engagements and special projects undertaken by the firm

• Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement work schedules

• Develop professionals by providing formal performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring to those below Partner

• Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule and engagement economics

• Coaching, mentoring and assisting staff so they can develop and assist in the growth of the tax function

• Maintaining exceptional technical knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

• Play an integral role in the development of fee quotes and budgets

• Preparation of client billings and collection of outstanding accounts

• Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA 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 and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide 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. 

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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   

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