Senior Tax Manager — Lead & Mentor, Path to Partner

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

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to supervise and mentor a small tax team while reviewing and signing federal and multi-state returns for various entity types. This role reports to Tax Partners & Senior Managers and offers a growth path toward Partner.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 10+ years in public accounting with supervisory experience, and strong leadership, client-relations, and tax-technical skills to stay current with tax law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; Master's in Tax a plus.
• CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting, incl. 3+ years in supervision.
• 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 and Senior Managers.
• Assist in developing client relationships and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Review/sign tax returns

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

Master's degree in Tax

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystems Engagement

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to supervise and mentor a small tax team while reviewing and signing federal and multi-state returns for various entity types. This role reports to Tax Partners & Senior Managers and offers a growth path toward Partner.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 10+ years in public accounting with supervisory experience, and strong leadership, client-relations, and tax-technical skills to stay current with tax law.