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Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Principal

full-time•Monrovia•$140k - $185k

Summary

Location

Monrovia

Salary

$140k - $185k

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

Company links

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About this role

Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.

At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.

 

What We Do and Who We Serve

We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.  

 

We Live Our Core Values

Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.

 

Discover How Far You Can Go.

Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.

 

Hybrid Work

HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.


The Trust, Estate, Gift (TEG) tax group is seeking a Managers, Senior Managers, and Principals with a strong background in working with high net worth individuals and family offices, who can handle multiple client relationships and advise on various individual income, trust, estate and gift tax consulting and compliance matters. HCVT’s TEG group is unique because we often work with clients (and their attorneys as needed) to advise and structure estate plans, including both charitable and non-charitable gifting, establishing trusts, and income and transfer tax strategies. In addition to consulting, we prepare relevant tax returns resulting from the implementation of their plans. Our people become very well versed in the Estate/Gift/Trust specialty from their exposure to both the consulting and compliance for these High Net Worth individuals. 

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As a Manager in our Tax service line, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Providing tax compliance and advisory services to High Net Worth Individuals, including their closely related businesses, trusts, and exempt organizations
  • Work closely with clients and their other advisors to advise on income tax issues and related tax planning
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships with client personnel and prospective clients
  • Ability to identify and propose resolutions to complex income tax issues.
  • Experience with individual income tax, gift tax, estate tax and trust taxation; estate planning experience a plus
  • Excellent research skills and ability to research complex tax issues
  • Ensure quality of work product
  • Oversee planning and scheduling of engagements
  • Monitor work-flow
  • Coach/mentor individual team members
  • Provide formal and informal feedback


To be successful, these are the skills and experience you will need:
  • Trust, estate, gift tax specialty is required
  • Has proven experience in leading and supervising a team
  • Demonstrated advanced project management skills
  • Strong technical aptitude and communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
  • Has high attention to detail
  • Has a positive attitude and a team player mentality with a can-do spirit
  • Microsoft Office skills must all be strong
  • Ability to utilize firm technology to enhance client service
  • Proficiency in Thomson Reuters, GoSystem, ProSystems/Axcess or equivalent is required
  • 5+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related major; Master's Degree, J.D. or LLM is a plus
  • Licensed CPA and or a licensed attorney


You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.
  • Visit the Benefits section to learn more


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This salary range is specific to the state(s) listed and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set and education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000. 


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What you'll do

  • As a Manager in the Tax service line, you will provide tax compliance and advisory services to High Net Worth Individuals and develop strong client relationships. You will also oversee planning and scheduling of engagements and coach team members.

About HCVT

HCVT is Southern California’s leading public accounting firm, the largest headquartered in Los Angeles, and the third-largest in the Western U.S. For over three decades, our success has been driven by a commitment to our clients and investment in our people. Our team members are curious problem solvers—motivated, engaged, and technically skilled—who leverage deep institutional knowledge and specialized expertise to deliver value-driven solutions that help our clients achieve their goals. With practices in Tax, Audit, Business Management, and Advisory—including Valuation, M&A, CFO Advisory, and Client Accounting Services (CAS)—we provide comprehensive support across a broad range of industries, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Media & Entertainment, and High-Net-Worth Individuals and Family Offices. HCVT operates from 13 offices with over 800 team members. Including its headquarters in West Los Angeles, HCVT has ten locations in Southern California and offices in Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Phoenix, Arizona.

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HCVT offers a competitive compensation package for the Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Principal role. The salary range is USD 140k - 185k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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