Corporate Tax Manager

Ashton North LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Phoenix seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the ASC 740 provision, and supervise return work with internal staff and external preparers. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive efficiency and controls across the tax process.

The role requires a 6+ year tax background, a Bachelor's in Accounting, advanced Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with interpersonal and communication abilities.
• A motivated, take-charge attitude.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation or related manufacturing/retail/insurance/mortgage experience are a plus.

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

Coaching & leadership

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Take-charge attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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