Growing Real Estate company is currently looking for an in-person, full-time hybrid Tax Manager for their office in Scottsdale, AZ. This position will report directly to the VP, Controller.  This position is a great steppingstone for a solid senior/light Manager in public accounting to make the next step to Manager in industry.  

Position Summary 
The Tax Manager will lead the North American tax function, focusing on metrics and deliverables, and looking for efficiencies and improvements along the way. This position will be comfortable participating in meetings with senior executives and providing advice, recommendations, or caution. The Tax Manager will also serve as a trusted member of the management team, participating and providing value during tax planning discussions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the tax compliance function in the US and Canada, coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting.
• Prepare/Review, maintain, and streamline internal tax workpapers to support the compliance process.
• Prepare/Review, maintain, and streamline tax provision workpapers to support the consolidated financial statements of multiple entity groups.
• Partner with Legal on a routine basis regarding preparation and review of US Federal and State non-resident withholding on real estate dispositions (i.e., FIRPTA).
• Research tax and accounting issues to support new products, entity structures, proposed transactions or other items as needed.
• Respond to US Federal, State and Canadian tax notices to resolve in a timely manner.
• Manage tax audits and respond in a timely manner to information requests from taxing authorities.
• Coordinate with North American and Asia Operations to assist non-resident clients with US and Canadian tax questions and filing obligations.
• Provide strategic financial and tax planning advice on new and existing entities within the Group of Companies.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of US Corporate, US International, US Partnership, Canadian Corporate and Canadian Partnership tax rules and regulations.
• Serve as the lead on all tax accounts, taking responsibility for planning, execution, and final deliverable product.
• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, and independent thinking.
• Maintain general knowledge of accounting, financial statements, internal controls, and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business, or other-related field.
• Current Certified Public Accountant license required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a tax manager or public accountant role.
• Extensive knowledge of current tax legislation.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Established management skills and ability to juggle multiple entities and demands.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software (Checkpoint).

 
Benefits
 

• Competitive salary + bonus programs
• Generous employer contribution to medical insurance with a variety of plan options
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for full-time employees and their dependents
• 100% employer-paid short term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off to relax and recharge (19 days 1st year)
• 14 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Monthly childcare reimbursement program
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills in multiple disciplines
• Energetic co-workers who share the same core values and strategies

For immediate consideration email your resume in a word.doc to Thyra at thyra@southwestaccountingresources.com

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