Corporate Tax Manager

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the tax provision process, and supervise return work with internal staff and external preparers. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process design, controls, risk management, and service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 6+ years of tax experience, with advanced Excel skills and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxes.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with 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 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 and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Tax provision

Communication

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or Master’s in Taxation 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