Corporate Tax Manager

Key People; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the tax provision process for financial reporting, and oversee return preparation with internal staff and external preparers. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process improvements across controls, risk management, and service levels.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and CPA, with 6+ years in tax within public accounting or corporate settings, and strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or equivalent.
• Experience leading tax provision processes and supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxes and ASC 740.

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 taxing authorities.
• Work with internal and external auditors.
• Research and deliver tax information requested by management and outsiders.
• Support related areas such as sales tax, property tax, payroll tax, or incentives.
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Tax provision

ASC 740

Tax accounting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

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