Tax Partner
GPAC
LOS ANGLS Air Force Base, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Tax Partner — Los Angeles, CA Full-time • Public Accounting • Partner-Track / Lateral We are selectively seeking a Tax Partner to join our Los Angeles practice. This is a rare opportunity for an established tax leader with a portable book of business to step into a true ownership role — shaping firm strategy, leading a world-class team, and building something significant in one of the country's most dynamic markets. Key functions Lead and grow a significant book of business, serving as the trusted advisor to executives, business owners, family offices, and institutional clients Set the technical and strategic direction of the tax practice — establishing standards, driving innovation, and ensuring highest-quality client delivery Provide authoritative guidance on the most complex tax matters: M&A, international structuring, partnership taxation, estate and succession planning, and tax controversy Drive firm growth through aggressive business development — originating new client relationships, pursuing strategic referral partnerships, and elevating the firm's brand in the LA market Serve as a firm-wide leader and role model — mentoring Directors, Managers, and staff, and championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and professional growth Participate in firm governance, strategic planning, and key operational decisions as a member of firm leadership Represent the firm at the highest levels — industry conferences, speaking engagements, media, and community leadership Identify and pursue merger, acquisition, and strategic alliance opportunities that strengthen the firm's market position Oversee practice-wide risk management, quality control, and regulatory compliance Qualifications 15+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with demonstrated Partner or Director-level tenure Portable book of business required — strong preference for candidates with established Los Angeles area client relationships Active CPA license required; JD, LLM, or Master's in Taxation a strong plus Nationally recognized technical expertise in one or more complex tax disciplines Proven ability to originate, expand, and retain high-value client relationships at the C-suite and ownership level Visionary leadership — a track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams at scale Deep fluency in California and multi-state tax law; international tax experience preferred Strong presence in the Los Angeles professional, business, and civic communities Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive and vision to grow a practice To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other accounting positions, reach out to Timo Schaetze with gpac via 651.842.5576 Resume may be confidentially sent to timo.schaetze@gogpac.com