Tax Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

A Tax Manager in the finance industry is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within an organization. Their primary duties include developing tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, national, and international tax laws, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and providing advisory services on tax-related issues. Tax Managers also liaise with external auditors and government tax agencies, and stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization's operations.

To excel in this role, a Tax Manager must have exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in accounting or finance, along with a deep understanding of tax laws, is also crucial. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. In terms of certifications, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) would be advantageous. They might previously have held roles such as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Senior Tax Associate before progressing to the position of Tax Manager.

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Tax Senior, Manager, and Senior Manager - State and Local Tax

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs....

Tax Manager

  • Calabasas, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Calabasas, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Tax Manager Calabasas, California Type: Direct-Hire Category: Finance and Accounting Industry: Public Accounting Shortcut: oro2IF Our financial services client is seeking a Tax Supervisor or Manager...

State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Income Franchise

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

CPA, JD, LLM, taxation preferred Minimum of 7 years of related tax experience required; public accounting experience preferred Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice...

Tax Senior Manager - SALT [State & Local Tax]

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

The successful candidate will have: 8+ years of work experience within a public accounting firm or law firm Income Tax experience required (in relation to SALT) Bachelor's Degree required JD or CPA...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Moss Adams LLP Tax Manager - Partnerships in El Segundo , California Tax Manager - Partnerships Description At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity....

Tax Senior Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; Master's degree in Taxation preferred Minimum of 7 years of related experience Previous experience in a public accounting...

Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; Master's degree in Taxation preferred Minimum of 7 years of related experience Previous experience in a public accounting...

Tax Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Moss Adams LLP Tax Manager in Woodland Hills , California Tax Manager Description At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity....

Tax Director, Manager, and Seniors

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research....

Tax Manager- Accounting Methods

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Accounting Methods practice!...

Tax Senior Manager- Accounting Methods

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

research, reading case law and familiarity with the internal revenue code and associate regulations....

Tax Senior Manager -Global Information Reporting- Washington National Tax

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

RSM's International Tax practice consists of professionals nationwide with broad experience in international tax matters....

Director of Tax

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

accounting and reporting under US GAAP in multinational context, including accounting for uncertain tax positions Experience with US federal and state corporate tax and Sales tax compliance Strong...

Manager, Tax

  • Santa Monica, CA (1 mile from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (1 mile from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

accounting preferred Knowledge of tax compliance (indirect tax compliance a plus) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to assess problems or unusual situations and create efficient...

Partnership Tax Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers...

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

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Salary for Tax Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFinance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Tax Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Tax Managers in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
38.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Managers in Santa Monica, CA
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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