Senior Tax Manager: Provision & Compliance Leader

Essenti Talent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function and lead the tax provision process for financial reporting. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process improvements to enhance quality, controls, and service levels.

You will oversee federal and state tax return calculations, review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions, and respond to notices from authorities. Collaboration with auditors and management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop tax accountants through coaching, supervision, and feedback.
• Own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision.
• Oversee federal and state income tax return calculations and filings.
• Review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions.
• Respond to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Work with internal and external auditors.
• Research and deliver tax information for management and external parties.
• Support related areas such as sales, property, payroll tax, and incentives.
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Take-charge attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function and lead the tax provision process for financial reporting. You will coach a team of tax accountants and drive process improvements to enhance quality, controls, and service levels.

You will oversee federal and state tax return calculations, review FIN 48 and UNICAP positions, and respond to notices from authorities. Collaboration with auditors and management is essential.