Tax Senior Jobs in California

Tax Senior jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong and consistent demand concentrated in public accounting, technology, real estate, and financial services. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the largest hiring metros, anchored by firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC as well as major tech and entertainment companies with in-house tax teams. The most in-demand specialties are corporate tax compliance, partnership taxation, and state and local tax, reflecting the complexity of California's own tax environment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles537+
Top employerKPMG
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring85
Work type77% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Bright Vision Technologies
Corporate Tax Senior Manager
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Corporate Tax Senior Manager
Bright Vision Technologies
Los Angeles, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Tax
Business Development
Hybrid
Other

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BPM
Tax Senior
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Tax Senior
BPM
Santa Monica, California
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$86k - $107k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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EisnerAmper
M&A Tax Senior Associate
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M&A Tax Senior Associate
EisnerAmper
Sacramento, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$100k - $150k/yr
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EisnerAmper
M&A Tax Senior Associate
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M&A Tax Senior Associate
EisnerAmper
La Jolla, California
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$100k - $150k/yr
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EisnerAmper
M&A Tax Senior Associate
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EisnerAmper
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M&A Tax Senior Associate
EisnerAmper
Los Angeles, California
Finance
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Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$100k - $150k/yr
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Tax Senior Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
102 jobs
Los Angeles
89 jobs
San Jose
36 jobs
Irvine
31 jobs
San Diego
31 jobs
Santa Clara
28 jobs
Sacramento
18 jobs
El Segundo
10 jobs
Pasadena
10 jobs

Tax Senior Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KPMG
    KPMG79
  • EisnerAmper
    EisnerAmper20
  • CohnReznick
    CohnReznick16
  • Baker Tilly
    Baker Tilly12
  • SingerLewak LLP
    SingerLewak LLP11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing221
  • Consulting & Professional Services105
  • Technology & Software97
  • Investment & Asset Management22
  • Banking & Financial Services19

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs across California.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  • Three to five years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax
  • Proficiency in federal and California state tax compliance and reporting
  • Experience with tax software such as OneSource, GoSystem, or CCH Axcess
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate positions

Tax Senior Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior in California?

The standard path is earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, then obtaining a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting California's experience requirement. Most tax seniors enter public accounting at the staff or associate level and advance after several years of compliance and advisory work. While a CPA is not always mandatory, nearly all California firms and in-house teams treat it as the expected baseline for senior-level tax roles.

How much do tax seniors make in California?

Tax seniors in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax seniors in California?

Employers hiring tax seniors in California right now include KPMG, EisnerAmper, and CohnReznick, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large technology sector, entertainment industry, and dense concentration of Big Four and regional accounting firms create a consistently broad range of both public accounting and in-house corporate tax opportunities.

Which California cities have the most tax senior jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most tax senior openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco dominate because of their concentration of Big Four offices, large financial services firms, and major corporate headquarters, while San Jose reflects the in-house tax demand generated by Silicon Valley's technology industry.

Are there remote tax senior jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 23% of tax senior openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of most tax compliance and planning work. Tax provision, federal compliance, and research roles are the most consistently remote, while positions involving close collaboration with finance leadership or state audit defense tend to require more in-office presence.

How can I get hired as a tax senior in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is joining a Big Four or regional firm in California at the staff associate level, where structured programs from firms like Grant Thornton and BDO actively recruit new graduates into tax practices. Roles such as tax associate, tax analyst, or junior accountant at California-based tech or entertainment companies also build the compliance foundation employers expect. Sitting for the CPA exam early and gaining exposure to California state tax issues, including franchise tax and apportionment rules, gives candidates a clear edge in a competitive field.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs in California?

You can find and apply to tax senior jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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