Japanese Bilingual Tax Manager - Remote (Remote)

Position Title: Japanese Bilingual Tax Senior Manager - Remote

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Work Schedules: Monday - Friday (40 Hours)

Summary

Our client, a premier public

accounting and consulting firm, is seeking an accomplished Tax Senior Manager

to assume a strategic leadership role within their practice. This position is

designed for a high-caliber CPA capable of overseeing complex engagements,

driving business development, and serving as a trusted advisor to a diverse

portfolio of small to mid-cap clients.

The Senior Manager will function

as a key decision-maker within the engagement team, responsible for

orchestrating the delivery of sophisticated tax solutions including provisions,

transfer pricing, and comprehensive consultation. Beyond technical execution,

this role requires a leader dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence,

mentoring the next generation of tax professionals, and strengthening

cross-departmental synergies to maximize firm-wide value.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Strategic Engagement
  
  Leadership:
  
  Direct and oversee multiple concurrent tax engagements, ensuring strict
  
  adherence to deadlines, budget parameters, and quality control standards.
  
  Optimize resource allocation by effectively managing the workflow of
  
  Managers, Seniors, and Staff.
• Complex Compliance &
  
  Advisory:
  
  Leverage advanced technical expertise to review high-level tax returns
  
  (corporate, partnership, expatriate, and dual-status) and provide
  
  authoritative guidance on complex tax matters.
• Regulatory
  
  Representation:
  
  Serve as the primary representative for clients during federal and state
  
  tax audits; formulate responses to regulatory inquiries and negotiate
  
  directly with tax authorities to resolve complex issues.
• Technical Research &
  
  Transfer Pricing:
  
  Spearhead high-level research initiatives regarding intricate client
  
  transactions and legislative changes. Analyze and approve transfer pricing
  
  studies and tax provisions for financial statement reporting.
• Client Relationship
  
  Management:
  
  Cultivate and sustain enduring client partnerships by serving as the
  
  principal point of contact. Proactively identify opportunities to deliver
  
  value-added professional services and mitigate client risk.
• Talent Development &
  
  Mentorship:
  
  Champion the professional growth of the tax practice by mentoring,
  
  coaching, and training team members. Conduct performance reviews and
  
  provide actionable feedback to foster technical and professional
  
  advancement.
• Business Development: actively contribute to
  
  the firm's growth trajectory by participating in proposal development,
  
  marketing initiatives, and high-level talent acquisition efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in
  
  Accounting or a related field with a concentration in Tax from an
  
  accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active CPA or EA
  
  certification is mandatory.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 10 years
  
  of progressive tax experience within a public accounting environment, with
  
  a proven track record in management.

Required

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in
  
  the preparation and review of individual, business, benefit fund, real
  
  estate, and exempt organization tax returns.
• Digital Acumen: Advanced proficiency
  
  with tax compliance software and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Executive Communication: Superior verbal and
  
  written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax
  
  concepts to diverse audiences and build consensus.
• Operational Excellence: Exceptional
  
  organizational skills with the ability to manage multifaceted projects and
  
  teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Language: Business-level fluency
  
  in English and Japanese.

Preferred

• Leadership Background: Prior tenure as a Tax
  
  Manager with a demonstrated history of team leadership and development.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.