Corporate Tax Manager

Top Dog Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own our income tax function and drive the quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision. You will lead a team of tax accountants, coordinate with external preparers and internal staff, and partner with auditors to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.

You will design and optimize tax processes, strengthen controls, and support related areas such as state and local taxes, notices, and tax planning opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 tax authorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Map and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Tax accounting

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel advanced

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of our income tax function. You'll lead the tax provision process for financial reporting, oversee return preparation with external preparers and internal staff, and coach a team of tax accountants. You'll also be accountable for continuously improving how the work gets done, including 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

What You Bring

• 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
• Plus: CPA, Master's in Taxation, or experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage