Corporate Tax Manager

Connectly Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function. You will lead the tax provision process, oversee return work with internal staff and external preparers, and coach a team of tax accountants. Responsible for improving tax processes and controls.

You will manage ASC 740, review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions, and coordinate with auditors, while supporting sales, property, payroll tax and incentives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop tax accountants through coaching 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 from taxing authorities and work with auditors.
• Research tax information for management and external parties.
• Support related areas like sales, property, payroll tax and incentives.
• Map and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Tax provision

Tax research

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Advanced Excel

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