Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Growing CPA firm in North Central Phoenix is looking to add a Tax Manager to their staff.Responsibilities:Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standardsCompute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systemsDemonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and an understanding of business issues relating to complex transactionsConduct research on complex accounting and tax issues, and manage the research activities of assigned staffIdentify meaningful trends or patterns in interactions, situations, and technical data that suggest potential problems or solutionsEvaluate the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative solutions to clients’ challenges and needsManage engagement planning process, including budgeting, risk assessment, and strategic developmentParticipate in tax planningClosely manage individual and team productivity, including realization, utilization, and engagement efficienciesStay current on business, accounting, and tax developments, and articulate potential implications to clients and/or their businessesPrepare complex client correspondence, including recommendations, technical issues, proposals, etc.Build expertise in one or more specialized industries, while also effectively performing as a generalistComprehend the operations, processes, and other aspects of clients’ businesses and industries, including significant accounting and tax issuesLook for value-add billing opportunitiesEngage in the billing and collection processRecognize value-added billing opportunitiesWork overtime throughout the year, particularly preceding and during months with tax deadlinesBe knowledgeable of the firm’s wide-range of services available to clients, identify cross-selling opportunities, and help grow the firm’s practice and industry teamsDevelop and maintain strong business relationships with clients, financial officers, referral partners, business leaders, and other professionalsParticipate in networking, marketing, and business development eventsJoin and be involved with professional and community organizationsGenerate new business opportunities while effectively managing personal workloadAttend training on technical issues and tax law updatesDirect and instruct all levels of staff accountants and take lead in client relationship managementSupervise staff and manage workflowsLead staff professional training, perform staff reviews, and evaluate staff work productEncourage effective use of firm’s tax and business software and technologyFoster an environment of mentoring and team workServe as a sounding board for staff to answer questions and address concernsAssist with the recruitment of new and experienced accounting staffQualifications:Bachelor’s in accounting or other relevant field requiredMaster’s in taxation preferred; Master’s in accounting beneficial3+ years public accounting experience with a concentration in small business and individual taxationCertified Public Accountant (CPA) license required