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.

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