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Tax Principal - Life Sciences

Irvine, CA, USFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead a practice and serve as the go-to tax expert for Life Sciences clients, driving new business and expanding the firm's footprint in the New England market.

Role type

Senior IC tax principal (Life Sciences industry)

Builds

Tax advisory and compliance services for middle market to multinational Life Sciences clients

Domain

Life Sciences industry + Corporate/Flow-through taxation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Life Sciences tax expertise, client relationship management, business development, tax planning, IRS inquiry response, team mentorship, proposal writing

Preferred skills

Southern California market knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset

Technologies

ASC740, IRS systems

Responsibilities

Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters; consult on technical matters including corporate/flow-through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740; research tax matters and respond to IRS inquiries; coordinate with specialty practices on state/local, international, and R&D credits; oversee tax-planning responsibilities; manage client engagement staffing and profitability; network to acquire new clients and projects; develop tax service market positioning and strategy; mentor and coach team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities