Tax Senior Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
- A certified public accountant credential is required; an MBA, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws may substitute.
- At least seven years of tax accounting experience in a public accounting environment is required.
- Experience supervising and developing staff is required.
- Strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements are required.
- Prepare and review federal and state corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual tax returns.
- Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services, including income deferral, investment, and estate planning.
- Serve as the primary client contact for complex tax matters and represent clients before tax authorities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engagement teams; review workpapers and ensure technical quality standards.
- Manage multiple engagements, including project management, billing, and client communications.
- Research complex tax issues and communicate clear, actionable recommendations.
- Support growth efforts through client development and expansion of services.
- A Master of Tax is preferred.
About the company
What MGOCPA does: It is a professional services firm that provides accounting and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including global aerospace and technology leaders, startups, nonprofits, and government entities. How its product works: The firm applies deep industry expertise to deliver services such as assurance (audits), tax, consulting, and advisory support, offering practical, data-driven solutions aimed at improving financial performance and compliance. How it differs from competitors: It is recognized as one of the top CPA firms in the nation and has won client-satisfaction awards, reflecting a combination of scale, industry focus, and a diverse, high-profile client base. What its goal is: To deliver tangible results for clients and act as a trusted advisor to help them grow, optimize finances, and navigate complex regulatory environments.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MGO’s May 2026 news feed and August 2026 updates signal active business development.
- The firm is positioning for cannabis M&A and tax work after rescheduling discussions in 2025.
- Continued partner promotions suggest a healthy internal pipeline and retained leadership bench.
What critics are saying
- MGO’s cannabis specialization ties revenue to volatile federal enforcement and rescheduling timelines.
- Its growth-by-merger model concentrates integration risk after multiple combinations since 2019.
- Top CPA competitors can poach talent and clients if MGO’s culture lags rapid expansion.
What makes MGOCPA unique
- MGO’s cannabis practice is nationally recognized, strengthened by Curtis Winar’s November 2024 hire.
- The firm spans assurance, tax, consulting, outsourcing, and private-client services across 500 professionals.
- MGO keeps adding partners, with Scott Diem, Eric Gnospelius, and Justin Zucker promoted January 1, 2026.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options