Corporate Tax Manager

The Keystone Distinction Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, lead the tax provision process, and manage return preparation with internal staff and external preparers.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, improve tax processes, controls, and metrics, and collaborate with auditors and management on tax strategy and compliance. ASC 740 experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Advanced Excel

Tax knowledge (federal/state/local)

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's in Taxation

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