Tax Services Manager Jobs in California

Tax Services Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public accounting, financial services, technology, and entertainment, with openings at every level from newly promoted supervisor through senior director. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where firms and corporations including Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers maintain major California offices and hire consistently year over year. The most in-demand specialties are state and local tax, international tax, and corporate tax compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerBDO
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring14
Work type82% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Tax Senior Associate - NorCal Private Wealth/Private Client Services
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Tax Senior Associate - NorCal Private Wealth/Private Client Services
Baker Tilly Canada
Santa Clara, California
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$77k - $130k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Tax Senior Associate - NorCal Private Wealth/Private Client Services
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Tax Senior Associate - NorCal Private Wealth/Private Client Services
Baker Tilly Canada
Redwood City, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
$77k - $130k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Tax Senior Manager, International Tax Services
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Tax Senior Manager, International Tax Services
BDO
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$100k - $263k/yr
Master's degree in law
10,000+

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Client Service & Product Support Specialist - Tax and Payroll Services
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Client Service & Product Support Specialist - Tax and Payroll Services
ADP
San Dimas, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Hybrid
10,000+

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Tax Experienced Associate - Private Wealth/Private Client Services
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Tax Experienced Associate - Private Wealth/Private Client Services
Baker Tilly Canada
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$68k - $110k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Tax Services Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
8 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Costa Mesa
3 jobs
Sacramento
3 jobs
Encino
1 job
Ontario
1 job

Tax Services Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • BDO11
  • Andersen7
  • Intuit5
  • Baker Tilly Canada4
  • BPM3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax services manager 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
  • Substantial public accounting or corporate tax department experience in a supervisory role
  • Deep knowledge of federal and California state tax codes and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client engagements, budgets, and junior staff concurrently
  • Proficiency with tax software such as Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, CCH Axcess, or GoSystem

Tax Services Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax services manager in California?

The standard path is earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, passing the Uniform CPA Exam, and obtaining a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy. Most employers require candidates to have held a senior associate or supervisor title in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department before moving into a manager role. A master's degree in taxation strengthens candidacy at larger firms.

How much do tax services managers make in California?

Tax services 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 services managers in California?

Employers hiring tax services managers in California right now include BDO, Andersen, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and global financial services firms creates steady demand beyond the traditional Big Four accounting firms.

Which California cities have the most tax services manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most tax services manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco account for the largest share, driven by their dense clusters of public accounting offices, corporate headquarters, and financial services firms, while San Jose reflects Silicon Valley's ongoing demand for tax professionals inside large technology companies.

Are there remote tax services manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 86% of tax services manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves reviewing returns, advising clients by video, and collaborating through cloud-based tax software rather than in-person presence. Corporate in-house roles tend to be more hybrid, while some public accounting positions offer fully remote arrangements.

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

The most realistic path is entering a Big Four or regional firm at the staff or senior associate level through a new-graduate or campus recruiting program, then building toward promotion. Large California employers such as Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and BDO run structured associate-to-manager pipelines at their Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Candidates who pass the CPA exam before completing two years of experience stand out significantly, and a lateral move from a tax analyst or senior tax associate role in a corporate finance department is another common route in.

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

You can find and apply to tax services manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across public accounting firms, corporations, and financial services employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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