Senior Tax Manager

Food Management Search; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Tax Manager at a growing CPA firm in the East Valley. You will supervise and mentor a small tax team and work with Tax Partners to review and sign federal and multi-state returns for various entities.

Base salary for this role is $140,000-$175,000, with a clear path to Partnership as you contribute to client service and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; Master’s in Tax a plus.
• CPA designation is required.
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Direct responsibility for reviewing and signing federal and multi-state tax returns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a passion for developing others.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships through proactive service.
• High level of technical tax knowledge with ability to research and resolve complex issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with tax law and industry changes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client communications.
• Experience with CCH Axcess and ProSystems Engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a small tax team.
• Review and sign federal and multi-state tax returns.
• Collaborate with Tax Partners & Senior Managers.
• Support growth toward Partner level.

Skills

CPA designation

10+ years tax experience

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Tax research

Communication skills

Excel/Office proficiency

CCH Axcess

ProSystems Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Tax (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystems Engagement

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Tax Manager with a growing CPA firm in the East Valley. This role will report to, and work closely with Tax Partners & Senior Managers, where you will be responsible for supervising & mentoring a small team as well as reviewing and signing federal and multi-state tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, Individuals, and Tax-Exempt Organizations. This is a great opportunity for a Tax Manager that wants to grow to the Partner level.

Base salary for this role is $140,000-$175,000.

Qualifications

• Batchelor’s degree in accounting required. Master's degree in Tax a plus
• CPA designation required
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Direct responsibility for reviewing and signing federal and multi-state tax returns
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing others
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships through proactive service
• High level of technical tax knowledge with ability to research and resolve complex issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with tax law and industry changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to adapt to new technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client communications
• Experience with CCH Axcess and ProSystems Engagement preferred