Tax Manager

Kforce is seeking a Tax Manager in Phoenix, AZ, for a client making its first strategic hire in tax. This hybrid role involves building and overseeing tax operations, shaping tax strategy, processes, and compliance. Key responsibilities include leading tax compliance for partnership and pass-through entities, managing external tax advisors, overseeing tax filings, providing tax planning guidance, supporting audits, developing internal tax processes, and advising leadership on tax implications for transactions and growth.

Must Have

• Lead tax compliance efforts across partnership and pass-through entities
• Manage relationship with external tax advisors and outsourced providers
• Oversee preparation and review of partnership, individual, and business tax filings
• Provide guidance on tax planning, structuring, and risk mitigation
• Support audits, notices, and tax inquiries
• Develop internal tax processes and controls
• Advise leadership on tax implications related to transactions and growth initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax
• 5+ years of broad tax experience with a strong focus on partnership tax
• Experience working with outsourced tax functions and external advisors
• Deep knowledge of pass-through taxation and multi-entity structures
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• CPA or MST preferred

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Tax Manager in Phoenix, AZ.

Overview: Our client is making its first strategic hire within its tax function and is seeking a Tax Manager (Hybrid) to build and oversee tax operations. This role will be highly impactful, offering the opportunity to shape tax strategy, processes, and compliance from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tax compliance efforts across partnership and pass-through entities
• Manage relationship with external tax advisors and outsourced providers
• Oversee preparation and review of partnership, individual, and business tax filings
• Provide guidance on tax planning, structuring, and risk mitigation
• Support audits, notices, and tax inquiries
• As a Tax Manager, you will develop internal tax processes and controls
• Advise leadership on tax implications related to transactions and growth initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax (CPA or MST preferred)
• 5+ years of broad tax experience with a strong focus on partnership tax
• Experience working with outsourced tax functions and external advisors
• Deep knowledge of pass-through taxation and multi-entity structures
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

If you're looking to build a tax function and make a lasting impact, we'd love to speak with you - apply or reach out today for a confidential conversation.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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