Tax Senior Manager Jobs in California

Tax Senior Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services across a state whose economy anchors technology, entertainment, and global trade. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the primary hiring centers, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC maintain large California practices alongside major corporate headquarters running in-house tax departments. Demand is strongest for professionals with expertise in state and local tax, international tax, and ASC 740 tax provision work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top employerKPMG
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring35
Work type78% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Bright Vision Technologies
Corporate Tax Senior Manager
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Bright Vision Technologies
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Corporate Tax Senior Manager
Bright Vision Technologies
Los Angeles, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Tax
Business Development
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BDO
Tax Senior Manager
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Tax Senior Manager
BDO
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$120k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Corporate Tax/Provisions
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Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Corporate Tax/Provisions
KPMG
El Segundo, California
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$153k - $333k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Tax Senior Manager
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Tax Senior Manager
KPMG
El Segundo, California
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Partnerships & Business Development
Tax
Business Development
$153k - $333k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Corporate Tax/Provisions
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KPMG
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Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Corporate Tax/Provisions
KPMG
Irvine, California
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$153k - $333k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tax Senior Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
30 jobs
Los Angeles
29 jobs
San Jose
16 jobs
Santa Clara
14 jobs
Irvine
10 jobs
San Diego
10 jobs
Sacramento
6 jobs
Carlsbad
3 jobs
El Segundo
3 jobs

Tax Senior Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • KPMG
    KPMG43
  • Baker Tilly
    Baker Tilly9
  • ByteDance
    ByteDance7
  • EisnerAmper
    EisnerAmper7
  • CBIZ
    CBIZ6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing87
  • Consulting & Professional Services34
  • Technology & Software30
  • Artificial Intelligence5
  • Automotive5

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
  • Deep technical knowledge of federal and California state and local tax compliance
  • Experience managing client engagements or internal tax projects and supervising staff
  • Strong written communication skills for presenting tax positions to senior leadership

Tax Senior Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior manager in California?

The path to tax senior manager in California starts with earning a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting California's education and experience requirements. Most candidates begin in staff or senior associate roles at a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department, then advance through manager and senior manager levels as they build technical depth in areas like California state and local tax or federal compliance.

How much do tax senior managers make in California?

Tax senior managers 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 senior managers in California?

Employers hiring tax senior managers in California right now include KPMG, Baker Tilly, and ByteDance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional accounting firms means both in-house corporate tax teams and public accounting practices post senior manager openings throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most tax senior manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most tax senior manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, media, and real estate industries, San Francisco and San Jose reflect the Bay Area's concentration of technology and venture-backed companies with complex tax needs, and other metro areas with large employer campuses or regional accounting firm offices contribute consistent openings outside the major hubs.

Are there remote tax senior manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior manager work is largely analytical and documentation-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 22% of tax senior manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the broader shift in professional services. Roles focused on federal and state tax compliance, research, and provision work tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring close collaboration with local finance teams often remain hybrid.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing an associate or staff tax role at a Big Four or large regional firm with a significant California presence, such as the Los Angeles or San Francisco offices of Deloitte, Ernst and Young, or Grant Thornton, which run structured new-associate programs that develop technical skills over several years. Lateral moves from adjacent roles in financial reporting, accounting, or audit can also open the door if paired with CPA exam progress. Completing the California CPA licensure requirements early gives candidates a clear advantage over peers still working toward the credential.

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

You can find and apply to tax senior manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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