Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director

Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director Onsite | Phoenix, Arizona Direct Hire / Full-Time HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director on behalf of a valued client partner in the public accounting / corporate tax sector . HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this opportunity. We are seeking an accomplished tax professional who can lead client engagements or internal tax functions, review complex returns, mentor staff, manage deadlines, and provide high-level tax planning guidance.

This role requires strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision. HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing professionals with consistent tenure, progressive advancement, and demonstrated leadership within tax environments.

Key Responsibilities Manage tax engagements, filings, and compliance deadlines from planning through completion Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for entities and individuals Provide proactive tax planning strategies and risk mitigation guidance Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors Research technical tax issues and prepare written guidance or recommendations Manage client relationships or internal stakeholder communication effectively Coordinate with accounting, finance, legal, and external advisors as needed Monitor tax law changes and assess impact on business or clients Improve workflow efficiency, quality controls, and tax department processes Support leadership with strategic initiatives and growth planning Required Qualifications (Highly Important) 6+ years of progressive tax experience Experience at Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance Experience reviewing complex returns and managing deadlines Proven leadership experience supervising tax professionals Strong client-facing or executive communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments Ability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued) CPA required or strongly preferred Public accounting background preferred Experience with pass-through entities, partnerships, S-Corps, and HNW individuals Corporate income tax or ASC 740 experience Business development or client advisory experience Experience leading process improvements and tax technology adoption Strong mentorship and team-building background HireNow Disqualifiers No management-level tax experience Weak technical tax review background No experience managing staff or engagements Poor communication or inability to advise stakeholders Inability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression HireNow Package Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 Work Location: Onsite – Phoenix Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package expected; details shared during interview process Schedule: Full-Time, standard business hours Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr