Tax Manager

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 600 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. We work alongside the world's top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.

Job Title: Tax Manager

Reports To: Tax Director or Partner 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Tax

  Your Role:  

The Tax team in Westwood is hiring the next Tax Manager to join our dynamic group of tax professionals.  This position will lead the team responsible for completing all client tax returns. The selected candidate will maintain a strong rapport with our clients and serve as a liaison between staff and Partners. This position will oversee various tax initiatives and tax planning strategies, to ensure our client's tax returns are in compliance and thoroughly completed. This position will inspire and lead our tax professionals, all while performing the following duties:

What will you do?

• Review and sign corporation, partnership, individual and trust tax returns and tax projections, including numerous multi-state returns.
• Correspond with state and federal government agencies relating to client tax notifications received.
• Provide guidance and support to tax staff and other team members with relevant tax and software questions.
• Assist with document gathering efforts for state and federal audits.
• Ensure all tax returns, extensions, and all relevant filings are completed and filed by deadlines.
• Ensure all tax planning related payments are made on time.
• Identify and research tax issues applicable to client transactions.
• Mentor staff towards the achievement of internal and personal goals.
• Attend client meetings with Partners to help build and manage client relationships.
• Work extended hours as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

  What Do you Need to Succeed:

• In-depth knowledge of tax concepts and regulations related to individuals, C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
• Strong working knowledge of tax return workflow and ability to adapt.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve issues, perform research, and demonstrate critical thinking to implement tax advice related to new legislation and planning.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, have excellent organization skills and ability to perform under deadlines.
• Proficiency with Lacerte and CCH Axcess/ProSystem.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related business field (3.0 GPA or better).
• Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent is preferred.
• 5 plus years of experience leading a team of tax professionals.
• 7 plus years of related tax experience at a public accounting firm/or family office.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional, standing, walking, crouching, and lifting to 15 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regular talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting.
• Moderate to the loud noise level.
• Risk of electrical shock.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and location. 

What We Offer: NKSFB offers a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees. Some of these include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
• Genetic Screening and Cancer Support
• Pet Insurance
• Accrue 20 PTO days annually
• 401k, Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us