Corporate Tax Manager

Workforce Recruiter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter in Phoenix, AZ seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the tax provision for financial reporting, and supervise preparation with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, improve processes, controls, risk, and service levels, and collaborate with auditors and management on tax notices and planning.

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 required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the income tax provision process (ASC 740) for financial reporting.
• Oversee federal and state income tax return calculations and filings.
• Coach and develop tax accountants and staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and tax authorities.
• Drive process design, controls, and continuous improvement of tax operations.

Skills

Leadership

Tax accounting

Communication

Excel

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