Tax Manager

Socket.dev; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Fridays off

Office closures

Dinners during tax season

Professional development

Job summary

Nathan Wechsler & Company is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax engagements, build strong client relationships, and help develop the next generation of tax professionals. The role combines technical tax expertise with leadership in a diverse client portfolio, guiding closely held businesses and their owners.

Responsibilities include managing tax engagements from planning to delivery, identifying planning opportunities, and mentoring staff to maintain quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is preferred.
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for businesses and individuals.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation for closely held businesses and their owners.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and client service skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex business, individual, trust, and other tax returns while maintaining exceptional quality and technical accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of tax engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide practical, value-added advice to clients.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare clear written guidance and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, bankers, taxing authorities, and other professional advisors.
• Build strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service and understanding each client's business and long-term goals.
• Delegate work effectively, provide meaningful review comments, and coach staff through the preparation process.
• Mentor and develop associates, seniors, and supervising seniors through ongoing feedback and technical guidance.
• Participate in business development, networking, and community involvement to strengthen client relationships, generate new opportunities, and support firm growth.
• Collaborate across service lines to identify opportunities to better serve clients.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting tax

Leadership

Job description

Description

Tax Manager

Nathan Wechsler is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax engagements, build strong client relationships, and help develop the next generation of tax professionals. This role combines technical tax expertise with leadership, offering the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while providing practical guidance to closely held businesses and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex business, individual, trust, and other tax returns while maintaining exceptional quality and technical accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of tax engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide practical, value-added advice to clients.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare clear written guidance and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, bankers, taxing authorities, and other professional advisors.
• Build strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service and understanding each client's business and long-term goals.
• Delegate work effectively, provide meaningful review comments, and coach staff through the preparation process.
• Mentor and develop associates, seniors, and supervising seniors through ongoing feedback and technical guidance.
• Participate in business development, networking, and community involvement to strengthen client relationships, generate new opportunities, and support firm growth.
• Collaborate across service lines to identify opportunities to better serve clients.

Requirements

• Active CPA license is preferred.
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for businesses and individuals.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation for closely held businesses and their owners.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and client service skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Differentiators

• You enjoy both preparing and reviewing complex tax work and staying technically engaged.
• You naturally mentor others and enjoy helping staff develop their technical and professional skills.
• You build lasting client relationships and become a trusted advisor beyond tax compliance.
• You proactively identify planning opportunities and solve complex tax issues.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where people genuinely support one another.

Work Location

Concord, Keene, or Lebanon, New Hampshire (Onsite)

Compensation

To be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• The Firm covers 85% of employee health insurance premiums or provides a healthcare opt-out stipend for employees with qualifying alternative coverage.
• 4% 401(k) employer match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Fridays off throughout June and July with a 36-hour workweek.
• Office closure during the week of July 4.
• Office closure on April 16 following the tax filing deadline.
• Dinner stipends provided throughout tax season.
• Access to leading-edge technology and modern business systems.
• A collaborative and supportive team focused on helping one another succeed.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nathan Wechsler & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.