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Accounting and Tax Manager
Location: On-Site | Yuma, AZ (relocation assistance available)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Our client is a privately held, multi-entity enterprise with thriving operations in land development, commercial holdings, and production agriculture. They are investing heavily in upgraded tax strategy capabilities to support ongoing expansion and diversification. This position gives you immediate ownership of the entire tax function, plus a direct voice in shaping broader accounting policy for a business that prizes close-knit culture, long-term stability, and forward-thinking growth.
What You’ll Gain
- Strategic influence: Immediate control of the tax landscape and a seat at the table for finance-wide initiatives.
- Business diversity: Impact decisions spanning residential development, commercial leasing, crop production, and ranching.
- High autonomy: Build best-practice tax processes and see strategic projects through from idea to execution.
- Lifestyle perks: Short commutes, affordable cost of living, and year-round sunshine in a tight-knit desert community.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all federal, state, and local tax filings (income, sales, property, excise) for a portfolio of pass-through and corporate entities.
- Lead entity-level planning for trusts, nonprofit initiatives, and future foundation work.
- Design multi-year tax-efficiency roadmaps covering succession, deferred compensation, and capital transactions.
- Partner with the Accounting Manager on month-end close, GL integrity, and cost/project accounting across real estate, construction, and agricultural lines.
- Prepare consolidated reporting packages and variance analyses for executive review.
- Provide quantitative support for M&A due diligence, litigation prep, audits, and entity structuring.
- Identify and deliver process-improvement initiatives that streamline data flow between tax and accounting.
- Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership to capture institutional knowledge and progressively assume expanded duties.
- Mentor a seasoned five-person accounting team, fostering professional growth and cross-training.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license (required).
- 5 years of heavy tax experience in public accounting or sophisticated corporate environments.
- Expertise in pass-through entity taxation (Forms 1065 & 1120-S); exposure to C-corp and trust returns a plus.
- Industry background in construction, real estate, agriculture, or other asset-intensive, multi-entity settings.
- Track record balancing tax leadership with hands-on accounting or project-based finance work.
- Full-time on-site presence in Yuma, Arizona; regional ties or genuine interest in relocation highly preferred.
Preferred
- Experience with estate planning, deferred-comp programs, or philanthropic structures.
- Strong analytical aptitude, clear communication style, and comfort interfacing with ownership groups.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Confidential inquiries are encouraged. Apply today to explore how your tax leadership can drive strategic impact inside a dynamic, growth-minded organization.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm