Tax Manager

Client: A client in the accounting & finance industry

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Work mode:
On-site

Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident

Relocation:
Not available

Openings: 1

The client is a full-service, Phoenix-based certified public accounting and consulting firm. We deliver exceptional tax, accounting, and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the country. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment that values professional growth, offers competitive benefits, and maintains a healthy work-life balance.

We are seeking a seasoned Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting practice. This critical role involves supervising and preparing complex tax returns, providing strategic tax planning, and managing essential client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in public accounting, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to mentoring junior staff members.

• Supervise and review the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Provide high-level tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to clients.
• Cultivate, develop, and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships.
• Mentor, train, and provide constructive feedback to staff tax preparers and accountants.
• Manage workflow efficiency to ensure all filing deadlines are met with high accuracy.

• Minimum of 6 years of recent tax preparation and review experience in a public accounting setting.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• High proficiency with MS Excel and Word; experience with GoSystem Tax (Fast Tax) software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational abilities and sharp attention to detail.

• Fully firm-paid employee premiums for Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield—PPO or HSA plans available), Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (Eye Med).
• Fully firm-paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance ($30,000 benefit).
• 401(k) plan with an immediate 3% employer non-elective contribution (the firm contributes 3% of your compensation regardless of whether you choose to contribute).
• 15 days of PTO to start (increasing to 20 days after 5 years of employment) plus an additional 5 pre-announced paid days off determined annually by the firm.
• $3,000 bonus upon successful completion of all parts of the CPA exam within three years of your hire date.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Interview Process: A combination of virtual and in-person interviews with 2 to 3 people.

Location:

Phoenix area. Local candidates are highly preferred; relocation assistance will be evaluated on an individual basis for exceptional out-of-market talent.