Senior Tax Manager
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Tax Manager
Location: Phoenix AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (Onsite during Peak Tax Season)
Compensation: Negotiable
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager (open to Tax Manager or Tax Director level based on experience) to join a growing public accounting firm in Phoenix AZ. This role is responsible for tax compliance tax planning client advisory services staff supervision and workflow management primarily supporting small business clients. The ideal candidate has extensive public accounting experience strong technical tax expertise and proven leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Technical Expertise
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Prepare and review federal and state tax returns including Formsand 5471
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Manage multi-state tax filings and compliance requirements
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Provide tax planning and advisory services for small businesses and owner-managed entities
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Research and resolve complex tax issues
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Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and applicable tax laws
Client Management
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Manage and maintain relationships with a portfolio of small business clients
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Lead client meetings and provide strategic tax guidance
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Communicate deadlines deliverables and tax strategies clearly
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Serve as a trusted tax advisor beyond compliance services
Leadership & Staff Development
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Supervise mentor and train junior and senior staff
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Review tax returns and workpapers for accuracy and completeness
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Delegate assignments and manage team workloads
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Ensure projects are completed on time and within firm standards
Project & Workflow Management
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Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously
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Monitor deadlines budgets and resource allocation
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Oversee peak tax season workflow and productivity
Systems & Software
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Utilize QuickBooks UltraTax Canopy and other tax/accounting software
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Maintain accurate documentation and engagement records
Required Qualifications
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10 years of public accounting experience
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Strong experience with Forms 1120 (Corporate) 1065 (Partnership) and 1040 (Individual) returns
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Experience serving small business clients
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Proven experience reviewing tax returns and managing complex engagements
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Team leadership and staff supervision experience
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP
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Experience with multi-state taxation
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong project management and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license preferred
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Experience in tax advisory tax planning and compliance
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Experience leading client meetings and providing financial guidance
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Additional tax certifications or advanced coursework
Required Skills:
Tax AnalysisAudi
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
