BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As a Tax Director within BPM’s Corporate Tax practice, you will serve as a trusted advisor to complex C-Corporation clients, helping them navigate evolving tax regulations, mitigate risk, and identify opportunities that support their business objectives. You will provide strategic leadership on sophisticated federal and multistate tax matters, oversee high-quality client service delivery, and guide clients through complex tax planning, compliance, ASC 740, accounting methods, and transaction-related initiatives. By mentoring and developing high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving business development efforts, you will play a key role in expanding the practice while delivering meaningful value to clients and contributing to BPM’s continued growth and success
Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things
differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.
Note: Candidates residing within commutable distance from one of BPM’s offices, will be expected to work a hybrid schedule.
What you get:
- Total rewards package: From flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
- Well-being resources: Interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
- Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization: Values people, community, and sustainability, where BPM's B Corp commitment is reflected in the way we work and support one another.
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to middle-market and emerging growth companies, providing strategic tax guidance to complex C-Corporations and consolidated groups.
- Lead and review federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance engagements, including multistate filings and corporate tax returns.
- Research, analyze, and interpret complex tax issues, delivering clear and actionable recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide technical expertise on corporate tax matters, including ASC 740 income tax provisions, accounting method changes, net operating losses (NOLs), tax credits, incentives, and other complex tax planning areas.
- Advise clients on the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, entity planning, and other strategic business transactions.
- Manage, mentor, and develop Managers, Supervisors, and staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Review tax work products to ensure quality, accuracy, compliance, and adherence to firm standards.
- Partner with firm leadership to identify and pursue business development opportunities that strengthen client relationships and expand service offerings.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, internal training programs, and the development of best practices that enhance the Corporate Tax practice.
- Stay current on tax legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends to provide forward-thinking guidance to clients and teams.
Requirements:
- Active CPA license, JD or EA
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
- Strong technical knowledge of federal and multistate corporate income tax
- Proven experience managing client relationships and leading engagements
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate
- Experience reviewing ASC 740 provisions (preferred)
- Public accounting experience with middle‑market or complex corporate clients (preferred)
- Experience supporting M&A transactions and tax structuring (preferred)
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Please note: this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
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