Tax Director Jobs in Arizona
Tax director jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with activity concentrated in financial services, real estate, healthcare, and the technology sector that has rapidly expanded across the Phoenix metro. Hiring stretches from senior tax managers stepping into their first director role through seasoned executives overseeing multistate and international compliance. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe anchor most of the openings, where employers like Freeport-McMoRan, PetSmart, and Banner Health maintain significant tax functions. The most sought-after specialties are corporate income tax, state and local tax compliance, and ASC 740 reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t fit in. Well, here’s the good news. For us, the days of “fit in to get in” are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
We kindly ask that external recruiters, agencies, and search firms do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through our official application process and must be made aware to our internal Talent Acquisition team to verify candidate ownership.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to OneDigital without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of OneDigital. In such cases, OneDigital reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.
Our Newest Opportunity:
Position Summary
The Payroll Tax Director is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based at one of our regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL.
Key Responsibilities
- Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes.
- Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
- Submit amended reports and filings as required.
- Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
- Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
- Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
- File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
- Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
- Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.
- Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy.
- Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients.
- Apply for new tax accounts as needed.
- Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- 5+yrs of payroll experience.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience with MasterTax software (preferred).
- Familiarity with Prism, MasterTax, and iSolved products.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.
Skills & Competencies
- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here .
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
This posting will remain live while OneDigital is actively accepting applications. Once candidates have been selected, the posting will be removed.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that’s making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other’s truest selves.
We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t fit in. Well, here’s the good news. For us, the days of “fit in to get in” are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
We kindly ask that external recruiters, agencies, and search firms do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through our official application process and must be made aware to our internal Talent Acquisition team to verify candidate ownership.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to OneDigital without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of OneDigital. In such cases, OneDigital reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.
Our Newest Opportunity:
Position Summary
The Payroll Tax Director is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based at one of our regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL.
Key Responsibilities
- Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes.
- Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
- Submit amended reports and filings as required.
- Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
- Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
- Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
- File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
- Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
- Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.
- Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy.
- Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients.
- Apply for new tax accounts as needed.
- Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- 5+yrs of payroll experience.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience with MasterTax software (preferred).
- Familiarity with Prism, MasterTax, and iSolved products.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.
Skills & Competencies
- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here .
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
This posting will remain live while OneDigital is actively accepting applications. Once candidates have been selected, the posting will be removed.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
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- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax director jobs across Arizona.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation with a master's or JD preferred
- Minimum ten years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings
- Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and multistate income tax compliance and reporting
- Proven ability to lead and develop in-house tax teams across compliance and planning functions
- Experience managing relationships with external auditors and Arizona Department of Revenue examinations
Tax Director Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax director in Arizona?
Becoming a tax director in Arizona typically requires an active CPA license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination and licensure for the state. Most candidates also hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, often paired with a master's in taxation or an LLM. From there, candidates build experience in public accounting or corporate tax roles before moving into director-level positions.
How much do tax directors make in Arizona?
Tax directors in Arizona earn a median of about $79,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,430 for the lowest 10% to over $128,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax directors in Arizona?
Employers hiring tax directors in Arizona right now include BDO, CBIZ, and OneDigital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of corporate headquarters and regional finance centers, particularly in the Phoenix metro, drives consistent demand across industries including mining, healthcare, and financial services.
Which Arizona cities have the most tax director jobs?
Phoenix and Tempe have the most tax director openings in Arizona. Phoenix leads because it is home to the largest concentration of corporate headquarters and financial services firms in the state, while Scottsdale and Tempe attract technology companies and professional services firms that maintain in-house tax departments requiring director-level leadership.
Are there remote tax director jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax director work is largely desk-based and analytical, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 75% of tax director openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely employers have embraced flexible models for senior finance roles. The most remote-friendly areas are tax research, planning, and ASC 740 reporting, while roles involving direct oversight of local audits or Arizona Department of Revenue matters tend to require more on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a tax director in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving through a public accounting firm's tax practice, where Arizona offices of regional and national firms regularly develop staff from senior associate through manager before candidates transition into corporate roles. Pursuing your CPA through the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and gaining exposure to multistate compliance or ASC 740 while in an advisory or senior tax analyst role at a Phoenix-area company positions you for an internal promotion or lateral move into a director seat at a mid-size organization.
Where can I find and apply to tax director jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to tax director jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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