Tax Manager: Lead Provision & Process Improvement

Your Talent Team; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of the income tax function, directing the tax provision process and coordinating with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, review tax positions, respond to notices, and partner with auditors while driving efficiency and control improvements across tax processes. A CPA or Master’s is a plus; 6+ years of tax experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational 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 directly with internal and external auditors
• Research and deliver tax information requested by management and outside parties
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency, controls, and metrics

Skills

Tax accounting

Leadership

Public accounting

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Your Talent Team in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Tax Manager to take full ownership of the income tax function, directing the tax provision process and coordinating with external preparers and internal staff.

You will coach a team of tax accountants, review tax positions, respond to notices, and partner with auditors while driving efficiency and control improvements across tax processes. A CPA or Master’s is a plus; 6+ years of tax experience required.