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Location: Phoenix, AZ | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established corporate finance organization is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of its income tax function. This role leads the tax provision process for financial reporting, oversees return preparation with external preparers and internal staff, and coaches a team of tax accountants, while driving continuous improvement in process design, quality, controls, risk, and service levels.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop tax accountants through coaching, supervision, and feedback
• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision
• Oversee federal and state income tax return calculations and filings
• Review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions
• Respond to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities
• Work directly with internal and external auditors
• Research and deliver tax information requested by management and outside parties
• Support related areas as needed, including sales tax, property tax, payroll tax, and incentives
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency, controls, and metrics

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate environment
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Sharp organizational and analytical skills, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• A motivated, take-charge attitude

Preferred qualifications

• CPA
• Master's in Taxation
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage

Why this role

This position offers full ownership of the income tax function, the chance to lead and develop a team, and the opportunity to shape and improve tax processes across the organization.