Tax Manager — CPA Lead for Complex Client Tax

Henderson Group Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Tax Manager to join our growing CPA firm. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing tax returns, planning, supervision of staff, and building client relationships while delivering accurate, compliant results.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA and has 3 years of public accounting experience with concentration in small business and individual taxation, ready to lead engagements and contribute to firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting or related field required.
• Master's in taxation preferred; Master's in accounting beneficial.
• 3 years public accounting experience with a concentration in small business and individual taxation.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy and conformance.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax requirements.
• Develop and document record keeping and accounting systems.
• Demonstrate high technical proficiency and understanding of business issues in complex transactions.
• Conduct research on complex accounting and tax issues and manage staff research activities.
• Identify trends or patterns suggesting problems or solutions.
• Evaluate costs, benefits, and risks of alternative client solutions.
• Manage engagement planning including budgeting, risk assessment, and strategic development.
• Participate in tax planning.
• Closely manage productivity, realization, utilization, and engagement efficiencies.
• Stay current on business, accounting, and tax developments and communicate implications to clients.
• Prepare complex client correspondence including recommendations and proposals.
• Build expertise in specialized industries while serving as a generalist.
• Understand client operations and significant accounting and tax issues.
• Look for value-add billing opportunities and engage in billing and collections.
• Grow the firm's practice and industry teams through networking and cross-selling.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with financial officers and partners.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or other relevant field

Master's in taxation preferred; Master's in accounting beneficial

Job description

Henderson Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Tax Manager to join our growing CPA firm. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing tax returns, planning, supervision of staff, and building client relationships while delivering accurate, compliant results.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA and has 3 years of public accounting experience with concentration in small business and individual taxation, ready to lead engagements and contribute to firm growth.