Senior Tax Manager — Lead, Mentor & Path to Partner

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in the East Valley to lead and mentor a small tax group. You will review and sign federal and multi-state returns for various entity types, and work closely with Tax Partners and Senior Managers to drive client success.

The role offers visibility to leadership and a growth path toward Partner level, with a base salary in the market range for senior tax professionals in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Master's 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.
• Collaborate with Tax Partners & Senior Managers.
• Develop client relationships through proactive service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Tax research

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Tax (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystems Engagement

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in the East Valley to lead and mentor a small tax group. You will review and sign federal and multi-state returns for various entity types, and work closely with Tax Partners and Senior Managers to drive client success.

The role offers visibility to leadership and a growth path toward Partner level, with a base salary in the market range for senior tax professionals in Arizona.