Corporate Tax Manager

Confident Search Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, leading the tax provision process for financial reporting and supervising both internal staff and external preparers. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process improvement, controls, and service levels across the tax function.

The role emphasizes strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive, take-charge attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Sharp organizational and analytical abilities with interpersonal effectiveness.
• Keen initiative and leadership mindset.

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 (sales tax, property tax, payroll tax, incentives).
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency, controls, and metrics.

Skills

Tax provision leadership

Tax accounting

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organizational/analytical skills

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