Corporate Tax Manager

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ron Sunshine Associates LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the tax provision for financial reporting, and coach a team of tax accountants.

You will collaborate with internal and external auditors, handle federal and state return work, review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and service levels.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop tax accountants through coaching and supervision.
• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision.
• Oversee federal and state income tax return work and filings.
• Review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions.
• Respond to notices from tax authorities and coordinate with auditors.
• Document and redesign tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Tax compliance

People management

ASC 740

Advanced Excel

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

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