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### **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
Salary estimate
$120,000 – $155,000/yr
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Skills for this role
AccountingCommunicationLeadership
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