Tax Manager

Southwest Accounting Resources•Phoenix, AZ

10d

About The Position

An established large company is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead its income tax provision and compliance functions. The role oversees quarterly and annual tax provision reporting, federal and state income tax filings, and tax planning initiatives, while managing and developing a team of tax professionals. The Tax Manager contributes to financial reporting, technical tax matters, process improvement, and coordination with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal leadership. This is a hands-on role requiring strong ASC 740 expertise and public-company experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, preferably within a public company environment.
Significant hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provisions.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting or tax professionals.
Strong understanding of public-company reporting requirements, SOX controls, and current tax accounting guidance.
Ability to independently manage the quarterly and annual tax provision process.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, proactive professional with a hands-on, take-charge approach.

Nice To Haves

Big Four public accounting background strongly preferred, ideally at the Manager level or ready to transition into a corporate tax management role.
CPA strongly preferred.
Master's in Taxation is a plus.
Experience in manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of two tax accounting professionals.
Oversee quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740.
Manage the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, working with internal staff and external tax preparers.
Oversee the identification, calculation, and analysis of tax credits.
Review and address FIN 48 and UNICAP tax matters.
Respond to tax notices, inquiries, and examinations from federal and state taxing authorities.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors on tax-related matters.
Research complex tax issues and provide technical guidance and analysis to management.
Provide tax-related financial information and support for internal reporting and external requirements.
Identify and implement improvements to tax processes, internal controls, reporting, and compliance procedures.
Support additional tax areas as needed, including sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and tax incentives.