Senior Tax Manager

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

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in the East Valley to supervise a small team and work closely with Tax Partners and Senior Managers. You will review and sign federal and multi-state tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, Individuals, and Tax-Exempt Organizations, with a pathway to Partner.

The position offers a base salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000, reflecting substantial experience and leadership responsibilities in public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a small team.
• Review and sign federal and multi-state tax returns for various entity types.
• Work closely with Tax Partners & Senior Managers.
• Assist in growing to the Partner level.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tax research

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in Tax

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