Tax Manager (CPA), Public Accounting

DP Consulting Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

CPA support

Professional development assistance

Three weeks starting PTO

Job summary

DP Consulting Ltd. in Phoenix seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, review complex returns, perform tax research, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with firm leadership.

The ideal candidate has 6–10+ years in public accounting tax, an active CPA license, and strong experience in tax planning for closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes quality, client service, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong review experience across major return types and demonstrated strength in tax research and planning.
• Experience with federal and multi-state taxation, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth clients.
• Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements from start to finish, review complex returns, conduct tax research, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while working with firm leadership.
• Review federal and multi-state returns (Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041) for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform advanced tax research and planning for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and partnerships.
• Oversee engagements for accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery with a focus on quality and accountability.
• Collaborate with partners on complex tax matters and client strategies; participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Tax research

Client relationships

Mentoring junior staff

Review of complex returns

Tax planning

Education

CPA license

Master's in Tax (plus)

Job description

Company Description

The employer is a public accounting firm that provides tax, audit, and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm focuses on delivering accurate, compliant, and strategic financial guidance to help clients meet their obligations and achieve their goals. Team members collaborate in a professional environment that values ethical practices, continuous learning, and client service. The firm offers opportunities for growth, exposure to diverse industries, and support for professional development, including ongoing training and certification maintenance.

Role Description: Our

client is a well-established CPA firm providing tax, audit, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations.

• The Tax Manager will lead tax engagements from start to finish, review complex returns, conduct tax research, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while working closely with firm leadership.
• The firm offers a collaborative, respectful, relationship-driven environment with direct access to partners and an emphasis on quality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041.
• Perform advanced tax research and planning for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and partnerships.
• Manage long-term client relationships and oversee engagements for accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by junior tax professionals.
• Collaborate with partners on complex tax matters and client strategies; participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong review experience across major return types and demonstrated strength in tax research and planning.
• Experience with federal and multi-state taxation, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth clients.
• Stable employment history preferred, with minimal job changes.

Preferred

• Master’s in Tax is a plus.
• Competitive salary, with additional earning potential tied to client responsibility.
• Health insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer match, CPA support, and professional development assistance.
• Approximately three weeks of starting PTO, with flexibility based on role and tenure.