Tax Manager - Public Accounting

True North Consultants, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Tax Manager to lead high-impact tax engagements for diverse clients. You will supervise staff, manage tax planning, prepare complex tax returns, and advise on procedures to enhance profitability and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA, have 3+ years in public accounting with small business and individual taxation concentration, and possess strong client-relations and leadership skills to grow the firm’s practice and industry teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA license is required.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with a concentration in small business and individual taxation.
• Master's degree in taxation preferred; accounting master's beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial records and tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage engagement planning, budgeting, risk assessment and development.
• Provide tax planning and stay current on tax laws affecting clients.
• Develop client relationships and identify cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Client relationship management

Billing and collection

Networking and business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's in taxation or accounting

Job description

Growing CPA firm in North Central Phoenix is looking to add a Tax Manager to their staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems
• Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and an understanding of business issues relating to complex transactions
• Conduct research on complex accounting and tax issues, and manage the research activities of assigned staff
• Identify meaningful trends or patterns in interactions, situations, and technical data that suggest potential problems or solutions
• Evaluate the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative solutions to clients' challenges and needs
• Manage engagement planning process, including budgeting, risk assessment, and strategic development
• Participate in tax planning
• Closely manage individual and team productivity, including realization, utilization, and engagement efficiencies
• Stay current on business, accounting, and tax developments, and articulate potential implications to clients and/or their businesses
• Prepare complex client correspondence, including recommendations, technical issues, proposals, etc.
• Build expertise in one or more specialized industries, while also effectively performing as a generalist
• Comprehend the operations, processes, and other aspects of clients' businesses and industries, including significant accounting and tax issues
• Look for value-add billing opportunities
• Engage in the billing and collection process
• Recognize value-added billing opportunities
• Work overtime throughout the year, particularly preceding and during months with tax deadlines
• Be knowledgeable of the firm's wide-range of services available to clients, identify cross-selling opportunities, and help grow the firm's practice and industry teams
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients, financial officers, referral partners, business leaders, and other professionals
• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development events
• Join and be involved with professional and community organizations
• Generate new business opportunities while effectively managing personal workload
• Attend training on technical issues and tax law updates
• Direct and instruct all levels of staff accountants and take lead in client relationship management
• Supervise staff and manage workflows
• Lead staff professional training, perform staff reviews, and evaluate staff work product
• Encourage effective use of firm's tax and business software and technology
• Foster an environment of mentoring and team work
• Serve as a sounding board for staff to answer questions and address concerns
• Assist with the recruitment of new and experienced accounting staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting or other relevant 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