Senior Business Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ , a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
The Firm:
We are partnering with a well-established boutique business management firm to find their next Senior Business Manager. The ideal candidate brings deep tax expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to a unique client base that includes entertainers, content creators, athletes, and other high-net-worth individuals!

The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles with an option to be on-site. This role is 100% remote eligible, though candidates must reside in California.
Key Responsibilities:

- Tax Leadership & Advisory

- Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, corporate, and trust tax returns, including multi-state filings

- Lead tax planning, projections, and year-end strategies for high-net-worth clients

- Research and advise on tax issues related to client transactions and new legislation

- Business Management & Financial Oversight

- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and cash flow projections

- Support asset acquisitions, leases, and financing processes, including escrow and lender coordination

- Review insurance coverage and ensure appropriate policies are in place

- Client & Relationship Management

- Serve as a primary advisor to clients alongside firm Partners

- Participate in client meetings and help manage long-term client relationships

- Maintain the highest level of discretion and professionalism

- Support onboarding of new clients and internal process improvements

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree preferred

- CPA required

- 7+ years of tax experience in business management, public accounting, or family office environments

- Strong knowledge of tax compliance and planning for individuals, entities, estates, and trusts

- Familiarity with entertainment, digital talent, or high-net-worth income streams strongly preferred

- Excellent communication, organizational, and client-facing skills

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