Corporate Tax Manager

Software Placement Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Tax Manager to own the income tax function. You will lead the quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision, oversee federal and state returns, and coach a team of tax accountants.

The role requires 6+ years of tax experience, strong tax knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. On-site, full-time position based in Phoenix with opportunities to optimize processes and controls.

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 skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Motivated, take-charge attitude

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

Strong tax knowledge

Leadership coaching

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established corporate finance organization is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of its income tax function. This role leads the tax provision process for financial reporting, oversees return preparation with external preparers and internal staff, and coaches a team of tax accountants, while driving continuous improvement in 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

Required qualifications

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• CPA
• Master's in Taxation
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage

Why this role

This position offers full ownership of the income tax function, the chance to lead and develop a team, and the opportunity to shape and improve tax processes across the organization.