Job Description
Job Description
Tax Manager / Tax Director Leadership Fast Track
Integra Accountancy Corporation
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000 - $150,000 + Fast Track to Managing Partner
Are you a skilled Tax Manager or Tax Director who loves working with small business owners, professionals, and high-net-worth families?
Would you like to take the next step in your career leading a profitable, well-established practice, mentoring a growing team, and building equity in a future partnership?
We are Integra Accountancy Corporation, a boutique CPA firm with 30+ years of trusted relationships in Bakersfield and Kern County. We help clients with tax strategy, small business accounting, and financial consultingand yes, we proudly manage a high-volume 1040 practice that serves long-standing clients who rely on us year after year.
But this isn't just about tax season. It's about becoming the go-to advisor for the businesses and families we serve.
Why This Role Matters
Right now, our firm is at an important transition point.
We have a large, profitable individual tax base- over 1,200 returns annually- where some are tied to business relationships, others are loyal long-time clients.
We want to maintain that strong book of business while shifting our focus toward higher-value recurring services for small business clients bookkeeping, advisory, entity structuring, tax planning.
The owner is looking for a next-generation leader who can manage day-to-day tax operations, mentor staff, and eventually take the reins of the practice.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-run firm with strong profits, work directly with the owner, and build a future you won't find in a big firm. Our goal is to see this person become the Managing Partner within 1-3 years maximum.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and review tax engagementsfrom complex business returns (S-Corps, partnerships, trusts) to high-volume individual returns.
- Oversee staff & junior CPAs, reviewing their work, answering technical questions, and helping them grow.
- Maintain strong relationships with our small business & individual clients, being their trusted advisor all yearnot just tax season.
- Help us streamline and improve our 1040 practice, keeping it profitable and efficient.
- Identify opportunities for business clients to expand into monthly recurring services (bookkeeping, advisory, planning).
- Partner with the owner on succession planning, growth strategy, and the firm's future direction.
What Success Looks Like
Clients get proactive, clear tax guidance they truly value.The owner spends less time reviewing work and more time growing the firm.Our team becomes stronger & more self-sufficient under your mentorship.We maintain the profitability of the 1040 practice while growing advisory revenue by $150K$200K annually.You position yourself as a future partner within the next 13 years.What You'll Bring
CPA license (preferred) or EA with strong small-business & individual tax experience5+ years in public accounting- comfortable with high-volume tax seasons but also with complex business planningAbility to review and mentor staff while maintaining efficiency & qualityEntrepreneurial mindset- someone who wants more than just a job and is ready to step into a leadership roleSolid communication skills- you can explain tax concepts clearly to business owners and individuals alikeWhat's In It For You
$125,000 $150,000 base salaryPerformance incentives for growth & leadershipPath to partnership for the right personWell-organized, tech-enabled practice with loyal long-term clientsBalanced lifestyle- intense during tax season, but reasonable hours outside of itMentorship directly from the owner, plus the opportunity to shape the next generation of the firmWho This Is Perfect For
A Tax Manager or experienced Senior Tax Director who wants more client connection, leadership responsibility, and a fast track to managing partner (1-3 years).Someone who appreciates stability and profitability but also wants to help shape the future.A CPA or EA who enjoys helping small business owners & individuals and values long-term relationships over transactional work.About Us
We're not a faceless mega-firm. We're a tight-knit team of professionals who :Help our clients legally minimize their taxesServe as business consultants & advisors, not just compliance processorsValue personalized service- we know our clients by name, not by file numberAre looking for the next great leader to join us for the long termIf you want to be more than just another manager in a big firm, this is your chance to make a real impactfor our clients, for our team, and for your career.
Ready to take the next step toward leadership? Apply now.