Senior Tax Manager

Aline Accounting Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aline Accounting Partners in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead client engagements and deliver trusted tax advisory. You will review complex returns, provide planning, and mentor tax professionals while guiding teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

CPA required with 8+ years in public accounting; you’ll build strong client relationships, manage multiple engagements, and collaborate with partners to grow the firm’s services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA license required.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Experience reviewing complex returns and managing multiple engagements.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, delivering trusted tax advisory.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication.
• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns for accuracy.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and practical solutions to clients.
• Manage multiple tax engagements with deadlines, budgets, and quality in mind.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals through training and guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and leadership to strengthen client relationships.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Identify opportunities to expand client services and value.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring

Engagement mgmt

Education

CPA license

Job description

At Aline Accounting Partners, we’re building something special—a Tax & Accounting firm where YOU BELONG and where your career can thrive.

Learn more about who we are and what we’re building: https://alineaccounting.com

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and trusted tax advisory.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and practical solutions to help clients achieve their business and financial goals.
• Manage multiple tax engagements while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals through training, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to strengthen client relationships and support firm growth.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and team members.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value and expand client services.

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience required.
• CPA license required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.