Senior Tax Manager – Lead, Mentor & Path to Partner

Kingfisher Recruiting; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a growing East Valley CPA firm. You will supervise a small team and collaborate with Tax Partners/Senior Managers to review and sign federal and multi-state returns for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, individuals, and tax-exempt organizations.

The role offers a clear path to partnership with a base salary of $140,000–$175,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; Master's in Tax a plus.
• 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.
• 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 entity types.
• Work closely with Tax Partners and Senior Managers.
• Contribute to driving growth toward the Partner level.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Tax

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystems Engagement

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a growing East Valley CPA firm. You will supervise a small team and collaborate with Tax Partners/Senior Managers to review and sign federal and multi-state returns for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, individuals, and tax-exempt organizations.

The role offers a clear path to partnership with a base salary of $140,000–$175,000.