Tax Partner - SALT
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA+4 moreMore locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | San Jose, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | South San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
AccountingTax Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- Generally, requires ten to fifteen years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
- A bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting is required.
- A minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
- A current and valid Certified Public Accountant or Juris Doctor credential is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical tax review and approval of income tax or sales tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity, including franchise and gross receipts taxes.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients independently.
- Perform all tasks related to client service and ensure assignments are accomplished within budgeted time; understand firm economics and profitability.
- Demonstrate a record of business development for state and local tax-related projects and continue participating in the business development process.
- Delegate and manage tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
- Manage and administer personnel acquisition, training, retention, and utilization; recruit or assign individuals to recruit students at selected colleges and universities.
- Interview potential accounting staff employees and oversee extending their initial offers of employment.
- Review and evaluate accounting staff personnel for promotion and salary adjustment, and release staff employees who are not to be retained.
- Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations and, when appropriate, represent clients before taxing authorities.
- Maintain familiarity with the qualifications of all state and local tax staff members and review staff assignments for appropriateness.
- Develop trained staff by assisting in recruiting, conducting performance evaluations, developing training aids, and instructing professional development programs.
- Ensure accurate and timely billing and collection processes.
- Maintain complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and opinions on tax matters.
- Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends and possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
- Participate in updating the firm's Quality Control Document.
- Participate in the firm's practice development efforts.
- Maintain effective relationships with the firm's federal tax partners, directors, and managers.
- Promote efficient firm operations and support compliance guidelines in managing others.
- Participate on committees and offer opinions and insight to improve the firm's operation and profitability.
Desired Qualifications
- Sales and use tax experience is a plus.
About the company
SingerLewak delivers accounting and management consulting services to businesses and individuals, offering assurance, tax, and advisory services across a blend of practices and industry specializations. Its approach combines the resources of a large firm with an entrepreneurial culture, enabling teams to tailor solutions to each client and guide their decisions with expert analysis. The firm differentiates itself through long-standing experience (since 1959), leadership in its region, and recognition as a top employer and top firm in its field. Its goal is to help clients improve decision-making and achieve growth by providing comprehensive, client-focused accounting and advisory support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Welch & Co. joined SingerLewak in May 2025, expanding Torrance market coverage.
- In 2026, SingerLewak added tax partners and kept visible leadership through PCAOB and PCC roles.
- Its 2026 AI, cybersecurity, and IPO-readiness content targets clients buying high-margin advisory work.
What critics are saying
- SingerLewak’s 15-office footprint concentrates revenue in California, exposing it to regional client churn.
- Headcount fell 1% to 499 in 2026, signaling integration strain or weak hiring.
- If merger-driven growth slows, larger Top 100 rivals will outspend SingerLewak by 2027.
What makes SingerLewak unique
- Founded in 1959, SingerLewak pairs West Coast scale with 15 offices and 462 staff.
- Its 2026 West ranking shows $111.89 million revenue, ranking 76th among regional firms.
- The firm sells consulting, tax, forensic, IPO-readiness, and AI advisory under one roof.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options