Tax Manager
About the job
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Broad understanding of tax law, with specialized knowledge in one or more areas including partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, taxation of pass-throughs, entities, estate and gift tax, investment advisory, or financial planning.
- Ability to prepare working trial balances and year-end adjusting entries.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
- CPA certification is required.
- Strong technical skills in tax preparation and review, tax compliance, and tax research.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use Excel, Word, and CCH Axcess.
- Leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to foster client and staff relationships.
- Review tax returns and compliance for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, gift and estate, trusts, joint ventures, noncorporate entities, and combined state filings.
- Review very complex individual tax returns.
- Manage and develop income tax and financial planning clients.
- Work with tax partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development activities.
- Communicate with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts.
- Consult and collaborate with clients, recommend business and process improvements, and serve as a business adviser.
- Supervise and help drive the success of multiple engagements in partnership and individual taxation.
- Prepare year-end projections.
- Research tax issues.
- Mentor Associates and guide them on tax issues.
- Maintain oral and written presentation skills.
About the company
Gursey | Schneider LLP is an accounting firm with offices across California that provides accounting, business management, litigation support, and business valuation services all under one roof. A client’s needs are served by an integrated team drawn from its departments, handling accounting, tax planning and compliance, business management, litigation support, forensic analysis, and valuation reports. The firm distinguishes itself by offering a true multi-disciplinary, single-firm approach across a wide geographic footprint rather than relying on unrelated vendors. Its goal is to be the go-to partner for clients seeking seamless, comprehensive financial and advisory services from a single trusted firm.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ashley Burgin became partner in January 2026, showing internal promotion and retention.
- LABJ named Kabaker and Gray 2026 Top 100 Accountants, boosting recruiting credibility.
- Updated 2026 locations list shows active offices across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, and El Segundo.
What critics are saying
- Talent concentration risk sits with Brian Gray and Yishai Kabaker driving the tax franchise.
- Client mix skews toward entertainment, sports, and wealthy families, creating concentration exposure.
- No public evidence of major product expansion; boutique positioning limits defense against larger firms.
What makes Gursey unique
- Century City headquarters anchors deep entertainment-industry access and client proximity.
- Litigation support plus tax planning spans courtroom, boardroom, and wealth-transfer work.
- Tax Department leadership oversees 105 professionals, signaling scale for complex high-net-worth matters.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Overtime Pay
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Travel Stipend
- Paid Continuing Education