Tax Manager

Job Type Full-time Description Tax Client Manager Location: Nampa, Idaho (serving clients nationwide) Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt Who We Are At Nichols Accounting Group, we believe 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. 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. What You'll DoServe as the primary contact for client communication, consulting projects, and tax returnsReview and approve client deliverables (tax returns, financial statements, and advisory projects)Manage client onboarding, billings, contracts, and engagement deadlinesProvide proactive solutions for tax planning, risk mitigation, and business consultingSupervise, coach, and develop team members; provide oversight and distribute workload effectivelyAssist with IRS/state tax notice resolution and audit defenseCollaborate with leadership to improve systems, expand services, and grow opportunitiesContribute to firm advancement through leadership, training, and innovation What We're Looking ForCPA license requiredMinimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accountingStrong technical knowledge across individual, business, and multi-entity structuresSupervisory or leadership experience with demonstrated ability to mentor othersExcellent communication skills with a client-first mindsetProactive, self-starting, organized, and committed to delivering results with integrity Why Join Nichols?Recipient of Idaho's Best Place to Work the past 3 yearsSalary range $75K - $175K annually, varying DOE.Paid Time Off BenefitsHolidays3 weeks PTOCompensatory Time Off (CTO)Parental & Maternity LeaveComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision. Plus, Life, STD & LTD and more.401K & Safe HarborFlexible Schedules, Reduced Summer FridaysPerformance options (CTO)Paid CPE and CPA exam supportTarget Hours of 1350Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 25 hours per week.Direct access to senior leadership.Firm-sponsored events and team activities, camping trips, holiday parties, and more Ready to Apply? If you're ready to combine your technical expertise with leadership and mentorship, and you want to be part of a firm that values both performance and people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build healthy, strong organizations that leave a lasting legacy. Nichols provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Salary Description $75,000+ $175,000