Tax Consultant Jobs in California
Tax Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate tax, state and local tax (SALT), and high-net-worth individual advisory, with openings at every level from entry-level associate through senior manager and director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers maintain large California practices alongside major technology and entertainment companies running in-house tax teams. Demand is especially strong for professionals with California SALT expertise, federal corporate compliance experience, and familiarity with multi-state apportionment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
What you'll do Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business. Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure as our international business scales and expands into new markets. This role focuses on Stripe Managed Payments (SMP), our Merchant of Record (MoR) product, which simplifies global selling by handling tax, fraud, and compliance on behalf of our users. We're looking for a seasoned tax professional to navigate the complexities of shifting tax liability and help lead this effort. You'll be based in the US and report to the Indirect Tax advisory lead.
Responsibilities
- Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, specifically managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules
- Support Stripe's expansion into new international markets, ensuring SMP remains compliant with varying global tax regulations
- Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally
- Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes
- Support management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationally
- Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design and build of tax solutions for the MoR product
- Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax knowledge, laws, and regulations
- Bachelor's degree and professional qualification in tax or law
- Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience
- Experience with indirect taxes as it relates to the distribution of digital services
- Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider acting as a Marketplace or Merchant of Record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree
- Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services
- Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment
- A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about Stripe's tax issues and each other
HYBRID WORK AT STRIPE
This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.
WORKING REMOTELY AT STRIPE
A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $100,500 - $150,700. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
HYBRID WORK AT STRIPE
This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.
WORKING REMOTELY AT STRIPE
A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.
INTRODUCTION
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
What you'll do Stripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business. Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure as our international business scales and expands into new markets. This role focuses on Stripe Managed Payments (SMP), our Merchant of Record (MoR) product, which simplifies global selling by handling tax, fraud, and compliance on behalf of our users. We're looking for a seasoned tax professional to navigate the complexities of shifting tax liability and help lead this effort. You'll be based in the US and report to the Indirect Tax advisory lead.
Responsibilities
- Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, specifically managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules
- Support Stripe's expansion into new international markets, ensuring SMP remains compliant with varying global tax regulations
- Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally
- Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes
- Support management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationally
- Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design and build of tax solutions for the MoR product
- Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax knowledge, laws, and regulations
- Bachelor's degree and professional qualification in tax or law
- Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience
- Experience with indirect taxes as it relates to the distribution of digital services
- Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider acting as a Marketplace or Merchant of Record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree
- Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services
- Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment
- A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about Stripe's tax issues and each other
HYBRID WORK AT STRIPE
This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.
WORKING REMOTELY AT STRIPE
A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $100,500 - $150,700. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
HYBRID WORK AT STRIPE
This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).
IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.
WORKING REMOTELY AT STRIPE
A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Tax Consultant Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KPMG83
- CohnReznick27
- Alvarez & Marsal24
- EisnerAmper21
- BDO20
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing254
- Consulting & Professional Services109
- Investment & Asset Management28
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Technology & Software8
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax consultant jobs across California.
- Holds or is eligible for California CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in federal and California state corporate or individual tax compliance
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and multi-state tax returns
- Familiarity with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or OneSource
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate roles
Tax Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax consultant in California?
Most tax consultant roles in California require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and progress toward or completion of the California CPA license, issued by the California Board of Accountancy. Candidates typically sit for the Uniform CPA Examination and meet California's education and experience requirements before licensure. Some employers hire candidates who are CPA-eligible and working toward licensure, particularly at the associate level.
How much do tax consultants make in California?
Tax consultants in California earn a median of about $70,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,910 for the lowest 10% to over $104,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax consultants in California?
Employers hiring tax consultants in California right now include KPMG, CohnReznick, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large technology sector and entertainment industry also generate significant in-house tax consultant demand alongside the major public accounting firms.
Which California cities have the most tax consultant jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most tax consultant openings in California. Los Angeles draws hiring through its entertainment, real estate, and media industries, San Francisco and San Jose are driven by the concentration of technology company headquarters requiring in-house and advisory tax expertise, and the presence of all major public accounting firms across these metros keeps demand consistently high.
Are there remote tax consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of tax consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of tax work. Compliance, research, and advisory functions are the most consistently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles involving client-facing work or team leadership more often require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or staff tax role at one of the large public accounting firms operating in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Jose, many of which run structured new-graduate programs that hire directly from California university accounting programs. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as bookkeeper, accounting analyst, or financial analyst also move into tax consultant positions. Pursuing CPA exam eligibility and completing coursework that meets California's education requirements gives candidates a clear edge at the associate level.
Where can I find and apply to tax consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to tax consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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