Tax Provision Lead — ASC 740 & Compliance

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Phoenix, AZ seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function. You will lead the ASC 740 tax provision, oversee return work with external preparers and internal staff, and coach a team of tax accountants.

You will design and optimize tax processes, strengthen controls, and deliver timely tax information to management. Strong federal/state knowledge and CPA or advanced degree are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment.
• Strong federal, state, and local tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Sharp organizational and analytical skills, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• A motivated, take-charge attitude.
• Plus: CPA, Master's in Taxation, or experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage.

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.
• Support related areas as needed, including sales tax, property tax, payroll tax, and incentives.
• Map, document, and re-engineer tax processes to improve efficiency, controls, and metrics.

Skills

Coaching

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Phoenix, AZ seeks a hands-on Tax Manager to own the income tax function. You will lead the ASC 740 tax provision, oversee return work with external preparers and internal staff, and coach a team of tax accountants.

You will design and optimize tax processes, strengthen controls, and deliver timely tax information to management. Strong federal/state knowledge and CPA or advanced degree are a plus.