Tax Manager

Lead a high-impact payroll tax function where your expertise drives compliance, improves processes, and supports a multi-state operation at scale.

Tax Supervisor

Location: Mesa, Arizona | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $90,000–$105,000 annually
• Full-time position
• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

ROLE IMPACT

Step into a key leadership role where you’ll oversee payroll tax operations across multiple jurisdictions while guiding a team and driving process improvements. As a Tax Supervisor, you’ll ensure accurate, timely filings, reduce compliance risk, and serve as a subject matter expert for tax-related matters across the organization.

• Supervise and support a team of Tax Specialists, including training, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and payments
• Research complex tax regulations and resolve escalated discrepancies, notices, and compliance issues
• Monitor deadlines and implement processes to proactively prevent penalties and non-filing situations
• Partner with payroll, finance, and operations teams to provide tax expertise and guidance
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support expansion into new states by researching requirements and establishing compliant tax processes

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll tax processing
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience (formal or informal)
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and GAAP principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who can work independently while leading a team

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Payroll and tax filing systems (ADP, UKG, or similar platforms preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting) and Word
• State and federal e-file/payment systems
• Standard office equipment including multi-screen setup, scanner, copier, and calculator

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading or mentoring a team in a payroll tax environment
• Experience supporting multi-state expansion or new tax jurisdiction setup
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

LEGAL NOTICE

Pre-employment background screening may be required as part of the hiring process.

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