Tax Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Tax Client Manager to join our growing Tax Department. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, managing tax strategy, reviewing complex returns, and providing proactive consulting solutions. You’ll also supervise and coach team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and supporting their professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for client communication, consulting projects, and tax returns
• Review and approve client deliverables (tax returns, financial statements, and advisory projects)
• Manage client onboarding, billings, contracts, and engagement deadlines
• Provide proactive solutions for tax planning, risk mitigation, and business consulting
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members; provide oversight and distribute workload effectively
• Assist with IRS/state tax notice resolution and audit defense
• Collaborate with leadership to improve systems, expand services, and grow opportunities
• Contribute to firm advancement through leadership, training, and innovation

Requirements

• CPA license required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge across individual, business, and multi-entity structures
• Supervisory or leadership experience with demonstrated ability to mentor others
• Excellent communication skills with a client-first mindset
• Proactive, self-starting, organized, and committed to delivering results with integrity

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Skills

• Technical expertise in tax preparation and compliance
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Benefits including holidays, 3 weeks PTO, Compensatory Time Off (CTO), Parental & Maternity Leave, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Life, STD & LTD insurance, 401K & Safe Harbor, Flexible Schedules, Reduced Summer Fridays, Performance options (CTO), Paid CPE and CPA exam support
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities, camping trips, holiday parties, and more

Pay

$75,000 - $175,000 annually, varying DOE

Schedule

Target Hours of 1350

Company Information

Recipient of Idaho’s Best Place to Work the past 3 years

Nichols Accounting Group believes accounting is more than numbers — it’s about people, purpose, and building legacies. Recognized as one of Idaho’s Best Places to Work three years in a row, we care deeply about culture, work-life fulfillment, and yes — having a little fun along the way. Our Core Values: Principled, Authentic, Intentional, Determined

Our Mission: To glorify God by using our knowledge, skills, and talents to develop our employees to be leaders assisting the business community in growing healthy, strong organizations.