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Cetera Financial Group

Tax Manager

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Hybrid
Oakland, CA, USA
116K-151K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Oakland, CA, USA
116K-151K Annually
Senior level
Manage tax team members, support wealth advisors with client tax strategies, maintain client relationships, review and sign complex individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns, coordinate tax planning, improve processes, and communicate technical guidance. The role requires an active CPA or EA license and 5–7 years of public accounting experience, with management experience preferred.
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What you will do:

  • Support and manage tax team members by sharing technical expertise, assisting with training, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment

  • Work alongside wealth advisors to help implement tax strategies that complement clients’ broader financial plans

  • Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a consistent point of contact for planning and compliance needs

  • Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with attention to accuracy and alignment with client goals

  • Assist in coordinating tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies

  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies and supporting the adoption of new tools and workflows

  • Communicate clearly and effectively through client emails, technical memos, and planning documents

  • Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication and shared client understanding

What you need to have: 

  • Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
  • Excellent communication skills must be a team player
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in tax software
  • Active CPA or EA license is required
  • A master’s degree in taxation or MBA is preferred
  • Five to seven (5-7) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
  • Management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates preferred

The base annual salary range for this role is $116,000 - $151,000plus, a competitive performance-based bonus.  Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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