Partnership Tax Accounting Manager

San Francisco, California

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Partnership Tax Accounting Manager to facilitate tax compliance, reporting, and accounting functions for our global partnership. This role is pivotal in managing multi-jurisdictional withholding, state and local tax (SALT) filings, and specialized federal tax analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, ideally with an emphasis in tax.

Primary Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Withholding

• State Withholding: Actively monitor, calculate, and process California withholding payments; manage the CA waiver request process and lead appeals/follow-ups on denials.

• Group Tax and PTET: Assist with elections and calculations for Ohio and New Jersey (group returns) and California, New Jersey, New York, Virginia (PTET)

• Jurisdictional Exemptions: Direct the processing and acquisition of New York State (NYS) exemption certificates.

• Federal & International: Execute federal tax payments to select non-US resident partners and ensure strict adherence to filing deadlines.

• State & Local Tax (SALT): Manage the end-to-end filing process for:

• Hawaii: Monthly excise tax returns and annual reports

• Ohio: Quarterly CAT returns and annual reconciliations

• Washington: Monthly excise tax returns and annual reconciliations

• Washington D.C.: Annual ballpark fee compliance

Federal Tax Analysis & Reporting

• Special Analysis: Perform deep-dive reporting for nondeductible expenses, including M&E, lobbying portions of bar dues, client gifts, and seasonal/sports ticket allocations

• FBAR/FATCA: Oversee Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) review and form completion for designated staff and partners

Partnership Accounting & Global Operations

• Compensation & Capital: Lead compensation reconciliations and assist in the administration of the partner capital loan program

• Global Support: Assist with tax reporting requirements for international offices, including Japan, UK, KSA, and Doha

• Financial Operations: Review and approve ex-pat expenses, process monthly journal entries, manage the group personal excess liability insurance program, plus additional assignments when needed

Charitable Foundation Management

• Governance: Maintain the Foundation’s books and records; oversee check authorization and verification.

• Board Relations: Prepare quarterly fund reports for the Board and Officers; coordinate and attend Foundation meetings.

• Tax Prep: Facilitate the preparation of the Foundation’s annual tax returns.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.  CPA license is helpful but not required

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in controller or accounting manager role, tax experience with Big Law or Professional Services experience is a significant plus

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in multi-state tax regulations (specifically CA, NJ, NY, VA, WA, and OH)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) for "Special Analysis" reporting

  • Familiarity with legal accounting software (e.g., Aderant, Elite 3E, or Emburse/Chrome River) and QuickBooks

• Attributes: High level of discretion when handling confidential information

  • Organized with a solid calendar system to ensure compliance required.

  • Ability to manage multiple filing deadlines across various time zones

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

California pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $160,000 - $180,000.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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