Tax Manager

Wallace Plese + Dreher | Arizona CPAs | Accountants; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

Supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Arizona is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax returns and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in public accounting and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. The role offers competitive compensation within a supportive hybrid work environment, focusing on professional development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Management experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee tax returns and projects.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Conduct tax research and prepare recommendations.
• Interact directly with clients for information gathering.

Skills

Tax experience in public accounting

Client service focus

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

At Wallace Plese + Dreher (WP+D), we know that great careers are built on more than technical expertise – they’re built on relationships, mentorship, and meaningful impact. With offices in Chandler and Scottsdale, Arizona, we’re seeking a Tax Manager to join our award-winning firm and help guide the future of our tax team.

We’re proud to be recognized as:

• 2023–2025 Accounting Today Regional Leader, Southwest Region
• 2018–2025 #1 Accounting Firm by Ranking Arizona
• 2021 Forbes America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firm

Here, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work environment, flexible hours, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture that values both professional development and personal well-being.

What You’ll Do

As a Tax Manager, you’ll take on a leadership role where you’ll have opportunities to:

• Review and oversee tax returns and projects for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff on technical and professional development skills.
• Conduct tax research and prepare insightful memoranda and recommendations.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and deliver practical solutions.
• Interact directly with clients, gathering information, resolving challenges, and recommending solutions.
• Expand the firm’s growth by developing new business and nurturing existing client connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in public accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Management experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong technical and leadership skills with a focus on client service
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and deadline driven
• A motivated self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment

Why WP+D?

This isn’t just another tax manager position—it’s an opportunity to:

• Lead with impact while mentoring the next generation of professionals.
• Work in a family-friendly, people-first culture that supports balance and growth.
• Contribute to a respected firm that is consistently recognized for excellence in the profession and workplace culture.

Join WP+D and take your career to the next level – apply today!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting and Financial Services