Tax Director Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Tax Director jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in Century City, Downtown, and the Westside, with strong demand across entertainment, real estate, and professional services. Companies currently hiring include BDO, Alvarez & Marsal, and ghj. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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POSITION PURPOSE:
The Tax Director is responsible for overall tax functions including managing internal teams, tax service providers, workstreams, and projects for the assigned funds and underlying assets. This role will be also responsible for internal department collaboration including accounting, investment, legal, and portfolio oversight to effectively manage the funds and minimize tax risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate tax risks and alternatives clearly and effectively to investments, portfolio oversight, fundraising, sales, legal and accounting teams by translating complex tax concepts into practical, actionable, business-focused advice.
- Develop processes with fund administrators to ensure partner and tax allocation information for open-end funds with large numbers of partners is delivered timely and accurately to tax preparers.
- Ensure W-8 forms received from investors are adequately reviewed and claims for treaty benefits are granted.
- Ensure tax allocations associated with carried interest/promote paid by assigned funds are as tax efficient for the manager as possible.
- Advise fund accounting to ensure fund level and investment level tax structures are executed correctly and accounted for properly.
- Manage internal accounting teams, fund administrators and external tax preparers to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance, including delivery of tax returns and Schedule K-1s, quarterly federal and state corporate income taxes and withholding taxes, and satisfaction of quarterly and annual REIT qualification requirements.
- Perform tax technical research and work closely with external legal counsel and tax providers to identify tax risks to ensure tax positions are agreed upon real-time and tax reporting is streamlined.
- Work collaboratively within the tax team to ensure tax issues from funds within purview are clearly and thoughtfully communicated to other members of the tax team so implications can be properly considered.
- Work with investor relations to respond to ad hoc tax information requests from potential and existing investors.
- Apply tax technology, automation tools, and data analytics platforms to improve tax compliance, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- 8+ years’ previous tax accounting experience at a public accounting firm (Big 4 firm with strong real estate, credit, or investment management practice preferred) or asset management firm.
- Extensive partnership experience in large open end real estate equity and/or credit funds.
- Extensive experience with equity and mortgage REIT qualification issues and quarterly/annual REIT compliance and reporting requirements.
- Private equity real estate tax experience required including experience with U.S. tax issues and structures, for foreign investors (ECI, FDAP and FIRPTA) and U.S. tax exempt investors (UBTI).
- Experience with state non-resident withholding preferred.
- MBT, CFA or additional designation a plus.
ABOUT YOU:
- Self-driven and display strong initiative and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholoders.
- Strategic thinking and ability to align tax strategies with overall business objectives.
- Demonstrate strong work ethic.
- A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan, with company match
- Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
- Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
- And more!
- Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Who's Hiring
- BDO11

- Alvarez & Marsal11

- ghj4

- Andersen4

- CIM4

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing18
- Investment & Asset Management7
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Technology & Software4
Tax Director Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax director job in Los Angeles?
Focus your search on Los Angeles's densest hiring pockets: entertainment and media companies in Burbank and Century City, real estate investment firms in Beverly Hills and Brentwood, and large professional services firms Downtown. Candidates with experience in California unitary tax, transfer pricing, or ASC 740 compliance stand out locally. Targeting mid-size companies headquartered in Los Angeles, rather than regional offices of nationals, typically shortens the path to a director-level seat.
Which companies hire tax directors in Los Angeles?
Companies currently hiring tax directors in Los Angeles include BDO, Alvarez & Marsal, and ghj, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Los Angeles draws a wide range of employer types, from publicly traded entertainment studios and real estate investment trusts to private equity-backed portfolio companies and large regional accounting firms.
Are there remote tax director jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though fully remote openings are less common at the director level since the role often involves close collaboration with CFOs, external auditors, and legal counsel. About 67% of tax director openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules concentrated among technology and financial services employers. Strategic and planning-heavy functions, such as tax provision oversight and M&A structuring, are the most likely to allow remote days.
How can I get a tax director job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a Big Four or large regional firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, where promotion tracks from senior manager to director are well-defined. Lateral moves from controller or VP-of-finance roles at Los Angeles-based entertainment companies or real estate developers are also common. Building fluency in California-specific issues, including the state's combined reporting rules and Franchise Tax Board audit procedures, makes a candidate meaningfully more competitive than peers coming from other states.
Which industries hire the most tax directors in Los Angeles?
The sectors hiring the most tax directors in Los Angeles are Accounting & Auditing, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Los Angeles's concentration of entertainment studios, global real estate developers, and private equity firms creates steady demand for tax directors who can handle complex multi-entity and cross-border structures.
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