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Perry and Associates seeks a Senior Tax Manager to guide client relationships, oversee complex tax engagements, and advance the advisory-focused practice. You will mentor team members and manage a portfolio of engagements while staying current on tax developments.
Position has potential to be remote, though preference would be in-office in Enterprise, Oregon or Ketchum, Idaho, or hybrid given leadership responsibilities. US work eligibility without sponsorship required.
A full-service Certified Public Accountingand advisory firm licensed in Idaho and Oregon, Perry and Associatesoffers its clients accounting expertise with an individualizedapproach - the capabilities of a larger company with the personalservice of a boutique firm. We go to great lengths to ensure we arealways there for our clients. From professional to personal accountingneeds, our mission is to be an expert advisor, and a trusted friendthroughout the process.
Perry and Associates has earned a reputation for exceptionalwork, responsive service, and a down-to-earth philosophy. We love whatwe do - empowering our clients' long-term success with proactive,effective accounting as well as sound financial advice. We draw fromyears of specialized expertise to provide a full range of professionalaccounting, advisory, and tax services for individuals and businessesin need of accurate advice and financial confidence.
This is a remote position.
The Senior Tax Manager is a trusted advisor and team leader who guides client relationships, oversees complex tax engagements, and helps advance Sawtooth's advisory-focused practice. This role partners with business owners, individuals, families, and other key clients to deliver strategic tax planning, technical excellence, and year-round guidance that goes beyond return preparation. The Senior Tax Manager manages a portfolio of engagements, reviews technical work, develops advisory opportunities, mentors team members, and supports the firm's continued growth.
Position has potential to be remote, though preference would be in-office (Enterprise, Oregon or Ketchum, Idaho), or hybrid due to role in firm leadership. Only individuals eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
The successful candidate:
Trusted advisor:builds deep client relationships and delivers thoughtful recommendations that support long-term success.
Leadership: inspires confidence, develops talent, and promotes accountability across the team.
Client-focused: anticipates client needs and consistently delivers an exceptional experience.
Ownership: takes responsibility for outcomes, client satisfaction, and engagement success.
Technical excellence: maintains superior standards of quality, compliance, and professional competence.
Collaboration: works effectively across teams and service lines to deliver integrated solutions
Growth-minded: actively pursues innovation, learning, business development, and continuous improvement.
Integrity: demonstrates professionalism, ethics, sound judgment, and confidentiality in every interaction.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.
Active CPA license required; EA may be considered in exceptional circumstances with significant management experience.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive public accounting or tax experience.
Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client engagements.
Strong knowledge of individual, business, partnerships, S-Corps, and fiduciary taxation.
Proven ability to research and interpret complex tax regulations.
Experience supervising, coaching, or leading professional staff.
Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
Proficiency with modern tax software, research tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong project management, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
8+ years of public accounting experience.
Experience managing a book of business or client portfolio.
Experience with multi-state taxation, real estate, agriculture, closely held businesses, trusts, or high-net worth clients.
Prior responsibility for engagement budgeting, scheduling, and profitability.
Experience leading advisory engagements and strategic planning discussions.
Interest in helping expand broader advisory, financial planning, and consulting services.
We are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and long-term success of our employees through a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide meaningful value and security.
We recognize that benefits are an important part of the overall employee experience. In addition to providing valuable health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits today, we remain committed to reviewing and enhancing our offerings over time to meet the changing needs of our employees and support a healthy work-life balance.