Corporate Tax Manager

Essenti Talent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function and lead the tax provision process for financial reporting. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process improvements to enhance quality, controls, and service levels.

You will oversee federal and state tax return calculations, review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions, and respond to notices from authorities. Collaboration with auditors and management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

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 with internal and external auditors.
• Research and deliver tax information for management and external parties.
• Support related areas such as sales, property, payroll tax, and incentives.
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Take-charge attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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