Hands-On Corporate Tax Manager | ASC 740 & Team Lead

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, manage the tax provision for financial reporting, and oversee return preparation with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, drive process improvements, controls, and service levels, and collaborate with auditors and management on tax matters and notices. This role requires strong organization, communication, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities; take-charge attitude.
• Plus: CPA or Master's in Taxation; 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

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Take-charge attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function, manage the tax provision for financial reporting, and oversee return preparation with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, drive process improvements, controls, and service levels, and collaborate with auditors and management on tax matters and notices. This role requires strong organization, communication, and proactive problem solving.