Senior Tax Manager

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc is looking for a Senior Manager of Corporate Tax to lead transformation in their tax department. This role involves modernizing processes, driving technology, and working closely with executive leadership to influence department evolution.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10+ years of corporate tax experience, a background in Big 4, and a deep understanding of ASC 740 and multi-state taxes.

Position based in Chandler, Arizona with opportunities for high visibility within a growth-focused company.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of corporate tax experience required.
• Experience in Big 4 and in-house setting preferred.
• Deep understanding of ASC 740 and multi-state tax.

Responsibilities

• Own ASC 740 tax provision (quarterly & annual).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state & local income tax.
• Manage tax audits and interaction with authorities.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

ASC 740 expertise

Big 4 background

In-house public company experience

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA

Master's in Taxation

Tools

OneSource

Sage Intacct

Vertex

Avalara

FloQast

Power BI

Lightspeed

Job description

Senior Manager of Corporate Tax • Phoenix, AZ • Publicly Traded • $1B Mid-Cap

This isn't a maintenance role. This is a transformation role.

We're looking for a corporate tax leader who wants to build something — modernize a department, drive technology, and have a real seat at the table in a high-growth, multi-entity public company.

What you'll own

• ASC 740 tax provision (quarterly & annual) — this is your stage
• Federal, state & local income tax compliance via a co-sourced model
• SOX 404 documentation, controls, and testing
• Tax audits, notices, and direct interaction with tax authorities
• Managing outsourced providers — scope, delivery, and performance
• SEC tax disclosures (10-K and 10-Q) alongside external auditors
• Tax planning, cash tax optimization, and ETR strategy
• Mentoring and developing your tax team

You bring

• 7–10+ years of corporate tax experience
• Big 4 background + in-house public company experience (ideal combo)
• Deep ASC 740 and multi-state tax expertise
• OneSource, advanced Excel, ERP fluency
• CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred

Bonus points for

Sage Intacct · Vertex · Avalara · FloQast · Power BI · Lightspeed

Why this role

High visibility with executive leadership. Real influence on how this department evolves. A company that's growing and wants tax to grow with it.