Senior Tax Manager

MDS Staffing; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is recruiting a Senior Tax Manager for a growing CPA firm in the East Valley (Tempe, AZ). You will report to Tax Partners and Senior Managers, supervise a small team, and review and sign federal and multi-state returns for C corps, S corps, partnerships, trusts, individuals, and tax-exempt organizations.

This role offers a base salary of $140,000 to $175,000 and provides a clear path to partnership as you mentor others and expand client relationships while staying current with tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a small tax team
• Review and sign federal and multi-state tax returns for various entities
• Collaborate with Tax Partners & Senior Managers
• Develop client relationships and ensure proactive service
• Support path to Partnership and business growth

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationships

Communication skills

Analytical & problem solving

Time management

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Tax (advantage)

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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