TAX MANAGER SENIOR MANAGER DIRECTOR
Phoenix, NM - USA
Job Summary
TAX MANAGER / SENIOR MANAGER / DIRECTOR
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site during peak season Hybrid flexibility)
Compensation: $90000 $160000 per annum (based on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director to join a growing public accounting team. This role is ideal for a tax
professional with strong public accounting experience who enjoys working with small business clients managing complex tax engagements leading teams
and building long-term client relationships.
You will balance hands-on tax work review responsibilities staff coaching and client management while helping drive workflow and projects across the firm.
Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Advisory-
Prepare and review corporate partnership and individual tax returns ().
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Support multi-state tax filings and planning.
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Provide tax planning and advisory services to small and owner-managed businesses.
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Handle complex tax engagements and resolve technical tax issues.
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Manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of small business clients.
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Lead client meetings and ongoing communications.
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Clearly communicate timelines deliverables and expectations.
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Act as a trusted advisor by providing practical value-driven guidance.
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Mentor and coach junior and intermediate staff.
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Review work for accuracy completeness and quality.
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Delegate tasks manage workloads and ensure deadlines are met.
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Foster a collaborative accountable and service-oriented team environment.
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Manage multiple engagements simultaneously especially during peak tax season.
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Coordinate priorities deadlines and resources effectively.
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Ensure timely completion of work in line with firm standards.
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Utilize tax and accounting software such as QuickBooks UltraTax Canopy or similar tools.
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Maintain accurate documentation and client records.
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Strong experience in public accounting particularly with small business clients.
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Expertise inand 1040 tax returns.
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Ability to handle complex tax work and perform detailed reviews.
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Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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10 years of progressive public accounting experience (for senior-level roles).
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Experience working with small businesses under US GAAP.
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Experience leading client meetings and providing advisory support.
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CPA designation preferred (or equivalent experience considered).
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Additional tax certifications or coursework are a plus.
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Collaborative respectful and client-focused mindset.
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Professional and calm under pressure.
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Comfortable working in a hands-on team-oriented environment.
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Supportive and professional work environment.
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Opportunity to work on diverse and complex tax engagements.
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Career growth into leadership roles.
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Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Health benefits
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401(k)
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Lunch provided
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Performance-based bonus opportunities
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site during peak tax season required)
Language Requirement: English (Required)