Senior Business Manager at GHJ (Los Angeles, CA)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