Senior Tax Manager
MBC Talent Connections • Flagstaff, Arizona • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Senior Tax Manager
Flagstaff, AZ
Salary: $120,000–$155,000
About the Role
Seeking an experienced CPA to lead tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. This role combines technical tax expertise with strategic client advisory responsibilities and offers long-term leadership growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Planning & Advisory
- Prepare and review complex tax returns, including individual, trust, partnership, and corporate returns
- Develop proactive tax planning and wealth preservation strategies
- Research complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations
- Advise clients on tax-related issues and long-term planning opportunities
- Collaborate with financial and legal professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions
Practice & Team Leadership
- Help improve tax processes, workflows, and client service standards
- Support technology and operational improvement initiatives
- Mentor and develop accounting and bookkeeping staff
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team development efforts
Business Growth
- Support the expansion of tax services and client relationships
- Provide input on service offerings and strategic initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral partners
Qualifications
Required
- Active CPA license (or ability to obtain state licensure)
- 7+ years of tax preparation, review, and advisory experience
- Experience with complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Experience advising business owners and high-net-worth individuals
- Advanced tax technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
- Prior team leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience improving tax processes and workflows
- Interest in practice management and business growth
What's Offered
- Leadership role with significant influence on practice growth
- Exposure to sophisticated tax planning and advisory work
- Direct interaction with business owners and high-net-worth clients
- Long-term career advancement and potential ownership opportunities
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
- Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities