Corporate Tax Manager

6 Degrees Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead the tax provision process for financial reporting and oversee return preparation with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, map and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls, and respond to notices while coordinating with auditors and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxes.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities with strong communication.
• Motivated, take-charge attitude.
• CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tax knowledge

Leadership / coaching

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's in Taxation

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