Corporate Tax Manager

Top Echelon Software LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the ASC 740 provision, and oversee return calculations and filings. You will coach a team of tax accountants and collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.

You will drive process improvements, controls, and efficiency across tax processes while handling notices and inquiries from authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the income tax provision process (ASC 740).
• Oversee federal and state income tax return calculations and filings.
• Coach and develop tax accountants through coaching and feedback.
• Engage with internal/external auditors and tax notices.
• Drive process design, controls, and efficiency in tax functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

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