Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director to lead tax engagements and provide tax planning, research, and compliance services for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate will have strong public accounting experience, an active CPA license, and expertise in reviewing complex federal and multi-state tax returns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041.

• Conduct advanced tax research and provide tax planning strategies for businesses, individuals, trusts, and partnerships.

• Manage client engagements from planning through completion, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by junior tax professionals.

• Collaborate with firm partners on complex tax matters and client strategies.

• Participate in client meetings and provide technical tax guidance.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations and reporting requirements.

• 6–10+ years of public accounting tax experience.

• Active CPA license is mandatory.

• Strong experience reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, S-Corporation, and trust tax returns.

• Expertise in Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041.

• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state taxation.

• Experience with tax research, planning, and compliance.

• Background serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

• Experience managing client relationships and leading tax engagements.

• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals.

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Stable employment history preferred, with minimal job changes.

• Must be willing to work onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree in Taxation (Master of Tax) is a plus.