Senior Tax Manager

Vaco is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in Phoenix, AZ

What stands out about this role?

• High Visibility Work and Direct Collaboration with Senior Leadership/Clients
• Competitive Benefits and Fun, Collaborate Culture

Responsibilities include:

• Act as a subject matter expert within the team, contributing technical guidance and knowledge sharing
• Recommend improvements to internal processes, workflows, and operational efficiency
• Identify client needs and potential growth opportunities across service areas
• Serve as a primary client advisor, providing insight on industry trends, issues, and solution pathways
• Lead client engagements, overseeing delivery of financial reporting, tax compliance, and supporting documentation
• Conduct technical and quality reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to standards
• Support business development activities, including client interactions, proposals, and cross-functional initiatives
• Manage engagement budgeting, billing, and performance tracking, including variance analysis
• Supervises, mentors, and develops staff through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
• Promote a collaborative team environment and supports leadership direction and organizational culture

Requirements:

• 8+ years of public accounting experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience (required)
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (required)
• CPA License (Required)
• Significant tax experience with small to mid size partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, and individuals
• Ability to go on site 5 days a week
• Salary $150-190k plus bonus

To be immediately considered, APPLY NOW! Local candidates to Arizona only!

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.