Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director

Recutify • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Strong experience in public accounting, particularly with small business clients.
• Expertise in 1120, 1065, and 1040 tax returns.
• Ability to handle complex tax work and perform detailed reviews.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience (for senior-level roles).
• Experience working with small businesses under US GAAP.
• Experience leading client meetings and providing advisory support.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation preferred (or equivalent experience considered).
• Additional tax certifications or coursework are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns (1120, 1065, 1040, 1041, 990, 5471).
• Support multi-state tax filings and planning.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to small and owner-managed businesses.
• Handle complex tax engagements and resolve technical tax issues.
• Manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of small business clients.
• Lead client meetings and ongoing communications.
• Clearly communicate timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing practical, value-driven guidance.
• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate staff.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Delegate tasks, manage workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, especially during peak tax season.
• Coordinate priorities, deadlines, and resources effectively.
• Ensure timely completion of work in line with firm standards.
• Utilize tax and accounting software such as QuickBooks, UltraTax, Canopy, or similar tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation and client records.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Lunch provided
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed