Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Manager, CPA Tax Advisory | Client Relationships | Leadership Opportunity | Career Advancement

Compensation: $125,000–$165,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Location: Surprise, Arizona
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Surprise office.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate investors, healthcare professionals, high-net-worth individuals, and closely held companies while providing strategic tax guidance, overseeing complex engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients achieve their financial and business goals.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional client service, technical expertise, and practical business solutions. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening client relationships, developing future leaders, and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.

If you're looking for a position that combines technical tax expertise, client advisory work, leadership responsibility, and meaningful career advancement opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $125,000–$165,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Significant client-facing and advisory responsibilities
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
• Opportunity to mentor and develop tax professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner-track opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship-focused culture

Exceptional candidates with advanced tax planning expertise, business development success, or extensive experience managing complex client relationships may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals.

Services include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Client Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Planning
• Financial Consulting

The firm is committed to helping clients make informed decisions while providing accounting professionals with opportunities for long-term career growth and leadership development.

As a Tax Manager, you'll oversee sophisticated tax engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to a broad range of clients.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Tax Planning
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Estate & Trust Tax Matters
• Tax Research & Consulting
• IRS & State Notice Resolution
• Client Advisory Services
• Leadership & Team Development

This position offers an excellent combination of technical tax work, strategic consulting, leadership, and relationship management.

• Prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns
• Oversee federal and multi-state tax compliance engagements
• Research and resolve technical tax matters
• Develop proactive tax-saving strategies for clients
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide year-round tax planning and consulting support
• Advise clients on business and financial decisions
• Communicate complex tax concepts in a practical and understandable way
• Deliver exceptional service and responsiveness

• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals
• Review work product and provide technical guidance
• Assist with workflow planning and resource management
• Foster collaboration and accountability across teams
• Support recruiting and professional development initiatives

• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams and firm leadership
• Ensure quality standards are consistently achieved
• Address client concerns proactively and professionally

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Strong technical tax knowledge
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to clients
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibility
• Takes a proactive approach to tax planning and consulting
• Enjoys mentoring and developing professionals
• Values collaboration and continuous learning
• Wants long-term career advancement opportunities
• Enjoys helping businesses and individuals succeed

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid scheduling
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life…