Corporate Tax Manager

KLA Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of the income tax function. You will 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 drive process design, controls, risk management, and service levels, continuously improving how the work gets done while partnering with auditors and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• CPA or master's in taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of tax accountants through coaching and supervision.
• 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 from taxing authorities and coordinate with auditors.
• Research tax information for management and external parties.
• Support related areas including sales, property, payroll tax and incentives.
• Map and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Tax accounting

ASC 740

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

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