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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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description:
Moss Adams and Baker Tilly are now in their second year merged into the #6 public accounting and advisory firm in the US, and are continuing to grow. Would you like to bolster your own career while joining the BT team to grow along with us?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Associate in Private Wealth/Private Client Services, working with our NorCal teams! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to HNW individuals and flow-throughs. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
- You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
- You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
- You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
- You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various tax compliance and consulting services, primarily to private wealth and flow-through clients:
- Provide tax compliance and advisory services to individuals (HNW and Ultra-HNW), s-corporations, partnerships, and corporations in the middle-market space
- Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries
- Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of tax
- Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize
- Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas
- Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4-year degree
- Eligible to obtain CPA, Law License, or EA
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA, Law License, or EA
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or advanced degree in accounting
- Three (3)+ years of experience providing tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm
- Private Wealth industry experience is preferred
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
- Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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The pay range for this position is listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is: $77,400 to $100,000
In CA, pay rate range is: $85,100 to $130,000
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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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