Tax Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Tax Manager in the finance industry is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities within an organization. Their primary duties include developing tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local, state, national, and international tax laws, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and providing advisory services on tax-related issues. Tax Managers also liaise with external auditors and government tax agencies, and stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations that may affect the organization's operations.

To excel in this role, a Tax Manager must have exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills. A strong background in accounting or finance, along with a deep understanding of tax laws, is also crucial. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. In terms of certifications, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) would be advantageous. They might previously have held roles such as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Senior Tax Associate before progressing to the position of Tax Manager.

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US E - Tax - Senior Manager - Business Tax Services - Federal/Corporate Tax

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • moments ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • moments ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Senior Manager, Family Office

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Minimum of 7 years of progressive U.S. tax compliance and consulting experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role. Active CPA license....

Tax Senior Manager, Business Management

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Active CPA license Minimum of 7 years of progressive U.S. tax compliance and consulting experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role....

HDG #841 - ITTS - International Corporate Tax Advisory Manager - FY26

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

The International Corporate Tax Advisory competency (ICTA) is responsible for advising clients on international tax operations, including cross-border controversy, international policy advisory, international...

US E - Tax Manager - Direct Tax - Transfer Pricing

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Director

  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Proven track record of using technology or AI tools for tax research, data analysis, or process automation to improve efficiency Experienced in working with finance, legal, and, product, and operational...

Remote Work

US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery JSG

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Director

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Tax Director Functions: Lead and manage a team of highly motivated professionals Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base Engage regularly with business and community...

Corporate Focused Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead a team of highly motivated professionals Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse range of clients Drive business development initiatives Tax Manager...

US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery (Seasonal)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery JSG (Seasonal)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting. A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience is preferable....

Tax Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 days ago

Minimum of 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including international tax, public accounting, and in-house corporate tax leadership roles....

Director, Tax - Mergers and Acquisitions Integration

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago

compliance and purchase accounting....

Indirect Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The Indirect Tax Manager will be a qualified tax professional with solid experience in worldwide indirect tax compliance, working knowledge and experience with digital services and supply chain logistics...

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Salary for Tax Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFinance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Tax Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Tax Managers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
38.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Managers in Palo Alto, CA
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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