Senior Tax Manager – Construction Industry
Location: Phoenix Metro Area / Chandler, AZ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote Flexibility Available
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $170,000 – $220,000 DOE + Performance Bonuses
Experience: 7+ years public accounting tax experience
License: Active CPA required
About Sprowls & Company
Sprowls & Company, P.C. is a growing public accounting firm specializing in tax, accounting, and advisory services for construction and construction-adjacent businesses, real estate companies, and closely held businesses throughout the United States. **Sprowls & Company maintains a strict 40 hour work week for 10 months out of the year AND a strict 50 hour work week Feb 15 - April 15.**
We help clients manage risk, maximize bonding capacity, improve cash flow, and make informed tax and business decisions.
We do not provide Visa Sponsorship.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager with construction industry experience to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for an experienced manager or senior manager-level CPA who enjoys complex tax planning, direct client advisory work, team leadership, and long-term growth within public accounting.
This position offers significant client interaction, leadership visibility, and a long-term opportunity for Principal/Partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, LLCs, high-net-worth individuals, construction contractors, and real estate entities
- Lead tax planning and consulting engagements
- Advise clients on long-term contract accounting, completed contract and percentage-of-completion methods, revenue recognition, bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and entity structuring
- Serve as a trusted advisor to construction business owners and executive teams
- Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues
- Manage client relationships and year-round planning discussions
- Mentor, supervise, and develop tax staff, seniors, and managers
- Review workpapers and returns for technical accuracy, quality, and efficiency
- Assist with IRS and state tax notices and examinations
- Support firm growth, client service improvements, and internal process development
Required Qualifications
- Active CPA license required
- 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Strong construction industry tax experience
- Experience reviewing complex business tax returns
- Strong knowledge of pass-through entities, multi-state taxation, construction taxation, and long-term contract accounting
- Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UltraTax, Thomson Reuters products, QuickBooks, and construction accounting systems
- Experience managing client relationships and mentoring tax professionals
- Real estate tax experience
Why Join Sprowls & Company?
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonuses
- Hybrid and remote flexibility
- Long-term opportunity for Principal/Partner
- Strong work-life balance culture
- Direct interaction with business owners and executives
- Specialized construction industry client base
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment
- Leadership visibility and professional growth opportunities
- Continuing education and professional development support
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is technically strong, client-focused, and comfortable serving as a strategic advisor to construction and closely held business owners. This person should enjoy mentoring team members, solving complex tax issues, and helping clients make practical, business-focused decisions.
Apply Confidentially
Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
Learn more about our firm at www.sprowlscpa.com.
Pay: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85226
