Senior Tax Manager

Essenti Talent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in the East Valley to lead a small team, review and sign federal and multi-state returns, and support partners and senior managers in a growing CPA firm. The role emphasizes mentoring, client development, and authoritative tax knowledge.

The position offers a path toward Partner and requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in accounting, and 10+ years of public accounting tax experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; a Master's in Tax is a plus.
• CPA designation is required.
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience reviewing and signing federal and multi-state tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a small tax team and review work for accuracy.
• Sign and review federal and multi-state tax returns for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, individuals and tax-exempt entities.
• Collaborate with Tax Partners and Senior Managers to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Develop client relationships through proactive service and technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationships

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Tax (a plus)

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