Tax Manager / Senior Manager

Join the Phoenix Tax Team! The Phoenix office has an exciting and friendly culture that will also allow you to serve a complex and sophisticated client group. You will have opportunities to work in different industries with direct access to partners and other subject-matter experts. The Phoenix office is fast-growing and offers significant opportunities for upward trajectory.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level review of federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related income tax work papers; Build technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities, and applies them to client situations; Work closely with clients to advise on income tax issues and tax planning; Develop and maintain strong client relationship; Responsible for meeting engagement timelines and budget guidelines; Oversee planning and scheduling of client engagements; Provide job status updates to upper management and/or partners and client personnel in a timely manner; Supervise engagement teams and ensure a high quality work product is delivered to the client; Research technical and complex tax issues; Manage, coach, and provide ongoing feedback to Seniors and Staff; Train and teach junior team members to develop their technical skills; Participate in recruiting events, facilitate training, or get involved in firm initiatives as needed

Requirements

5+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree; A licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent; Strong technical aptitude and communication skills, both verbal and written; High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence and resolve operational issues; Has proven project management skills; Can learn, teach, and supervise in a fast paced environment and is receptive to feedback and coaching; Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects; Has a high level of attention to detail; Has a positive attitude and is a team player mentality with a can-do spirit; Proficiency in Thomson Reuters, GoSystem, ProSystems or equivalent is required

Nice to have

Experience with partnerships and/or high net worth individuals preferred; Master’s Degree in Taxation a plus