Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager/Tax Director

About the job Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager/Tax Director


Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, or Tax Director to join one of our valued client partners in Phoenix, Arizona. We are seeking an accomplished public accounting professional with deep technical tax expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for advising small and mid-sized business clients.

This opportunity is designed for professionals who enjoy balancing technical tax work with client advisory services, staff development, and strategic leadership responsibilities. Depending upon experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered at the Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, or Tax Director level.

The successful candidate will help lead the firm's tax practice while serving as a trusted advisor to business owners and leadership teams.

HireNow Snapshot

The Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax advisory services, mentor staff, and manage client relationships.

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership, fiduciary, nonprofit, and individual tax returns.
• Review Forms 1120, 1065, 1040, 1041, 990, and 5471 filings.
• Support multi-state tax compliance and planning initiatives.
• Research and resolve complex tax matters.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies for clients.
• Provide proactive advisory support to business owners and leadership teams.

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and develop relationships with small and mid-sized business clients.
• Lead client meetings and ongoing advisory discussions.
• Communicate deadlines, deliverables, and planning opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional service and responsiveness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop tax professionals.
• Review staff work for accuracy and quality.
• Assist with workload allocation and resource planning.
• Support technical training and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and service-focused culture.

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Coordinate staffing and project priorities.
• Monitor engagement profitability and progress.
• Support operational improvements and workflow efficiencies.

Technology & Systems

• Utilize QuickBooks, UltraTax, Canopy, and similar tax technologies.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency and client service.

HireNow Package

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Hybrid Work Environment

Onsite During Peak Season

U.S.-Based Candidates Only

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000 Base Salary

Bonus Eligible

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Hybrid Flexibility
• Leadership Visibility
• Long-Term Career Growth
• Collaborative Public Accounting Environment
• Professional Development Opportunities

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting experienced public accounting professionals who possess strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capabilities, and the ability to advise small and mid-sized business clients.

Required Qualifications

• Significant public accounting experience.
• Experience serving small and mid-sized business clients.
• Strong expertise with Forms 1120, 1065, and 1040 returns.
• Experience managing and reviewing complex tax engagements.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Stable and consistent employment history.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Additional tax certifications or advanced coursework.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing tax professionals.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks, UltraTax, and Canopy.
• Experience with multi-state taxation.
• Experience advising closely held businesses.
• Leadership experience within a public accounting firm.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Extensive experience serving small and mid-sized businesses.
• Strong technical expertise across complex tax engagements.
• Proven leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Experience building long-term client relationships.
• Strategic tax planning and advisory experience.
• Strong operational and workflow management skills.
• Demonstrated career progression and employment stability.

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Jumpy or inconsistent employment history.
• No public accounting experience.
• Limited experience with Forms 1120, 1065, or 1040.
• Lack of leadership or review experience.
• Weak client relationship management skills.
• No experience managing multiple engagements.
• Poor communication or organizational skills.
• Inability to meet required qualifications.
• Need for visa sponsorship.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, or Tax Director opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements.

This HireNow Snapshot outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.