About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking an Internal Tax Manager or Senior Internal Tax Manager withideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location: This position can be based out of Century City (CA) or Encino (CA) on a hybrid basis.

Overview of Role: The Internal Tax Manager is responsible for consulting with Firm partners, managers and staff on client tax issues and will also handle/assist with income tax audits.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to Staff, Managers and Managing Directors by fielding questions, conducting research and acting as subject matter expert
Assist in handling tax notices and audits with Staff and Managers
Monitor new tax developments and provide guidance about them to the Firm.
Limited review and possible preparation of moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns (individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and trusts)
Assist in the planning/executing/administration of Firm trainings to educate Staff, Managers and Managing Directors on tax issues related to the industry to meet CPE requirements
Other projects and duties as assigned

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

6+ years of well-rounded income tax experience required, ideally for clients in the entertainment space
Bachelor's degree and CPA license is required; MST or JD is strongly preferred
Go Systems experience is a plus
Experience with HNW individuals and their multistate S corporations and partnerships
Ability to use research software (i.e., RIA, CCH, etc.) to conduct tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision, and to prepare clear and concise answers to questions asked
Prior experience handling day-to-day tax questions, monitoring tax law changes, trends and guidance, and sending tax updates to partners, managers, staff and/or clients
Prior experience handling federal and state tax correspondence; experience conducting federal and state tax audits is a plus
Background familiarity with the entertainment industry (namely music, film, TV, sports and fashion) is favored
Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to professionalism, discretion and accuracy
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook)

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
Generous paid time off policy
Paid holidays
Hybrid work flexibility
401(k) with discretionary match
Discretionary performance bonus
Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
Early office closures for major holidays
Discretionary profit-sharing program
Employee and client referral bonus
Commuter benefits
Wellness program

This is an exempt position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. Applicants will be considered for the Manager and Senior Manager level. The expected base compensation hiring range for these positions is as follows:

Manager: $97,509 to $145,000 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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