Senior Tax Manager

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead a growing CPA practice in the East Valley. You will supervise a small team, review and sign complex federal and multi-state tax returns for various entity types, and work closely with Tax Partners to drive client service.

This role offers a clear path toward Partner level with leadership development opportunities. The role requires a CPA, 10+ years of public accounting tax experience (3+ in supervision), and strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Master's degree in Tax is a plus.
• CPA designation is required.
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting, incl. 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 developing others.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships through proactive service.
• High level of technical tax knowledge with ability to research and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new tax software tools.
• 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 and Senior Managers on complex matters.
• Support opportunities to grow to the Partner level.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Tax knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Tax

CPA designation

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