Tax Manager-Private Foundation

Clark Nuber PS; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Flexible time off

Professional growth assistance

401(k) matching and profit-sharing

Job summary

Clark Nuber PS is seeking a Tax Manager to lead engagements with not-for-profit organizations. This role involves managing tax compliance, advising clients on tax strategies, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience and a CPA license or equivalent.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive salary range from $119,000 to $164,657.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting with taxation expertise required.
• Demonstrated success as a supervisor or lead in tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements and review staff work for accuracy.
• Provide consulting services on tax planning and compliance.
• Mentor and support assigned staff during engagements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Technical tax research

Mentoring and training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA license or equivalent

Job description

Do you want your tax expertise to power organizations that are actually changing their communities? At Clark Nuber, our Not-for-Profit Tax team works alongside foundations, healthcare organizations, schools, and other mission-driven clients who care deeply about the people they serve. As a Tax Manager, you'll lead engagements that go well beyond compliance. You'll be solving complex technical challenges, advising clients on smart planning, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals. If you're looking for meaningful work, sharp colleagues, and clients with a genuine sense of purpose, this is a place to grow.

Tax Managers serve as project managers for assigned tax compliance and consulting engagements focused on private foundations and other not‑for‑profit organizations. This involves planning, execution, and finalization of each engagement for clients.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage tax engagements by planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing compliance engagements. Delegate tasks to assigned staff, regularly communicate with clients and other Clark Nuber staff, respond to questions, clarify assignments and review work completed.
• Review the work performed by staff including tax returns and work papers to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional and organizational standards, as well as codes and regulations. Approve to process returns.
• Serve as a technical resource to assigned staff through careful review and feedback on work product(s). Research technical issues and communicate results of research to staff or client.
• Provide consulting services to clients to provide business advice related to tax planning and compliance and related areas. Assist clients with all aspects of IRS examinations, appeals, and other practices which include researching and analyzing tax issues, writing technical tax memoranda.
• Manage client relationships through active and ongoing communication, responding promptly to questions and inquiries, review schedules and timelines and communicate deadlines to clients.
• Participate in activities which support practice development and firm growth strategies and goals. Assist in the preparation and presentation of new client proposals, attend networking events, and gather information for potential new clients.
• Participate in administrative duties/initiatives for the Tax department as assigned which support efficiency and compliance with professional standards. Present in‑house technical training for staff that supports organizational needs. Attend CPE courses for required professional development.
• Mentor and support staff assigned to each engagement by providing informal feedback during the engagement and formal, written feedback at the end of the engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience. CPA license or equivalent.

Experience

5+ years’ progressively more responsible assignments in public accounting where expertise in taxation and compliance can be demonstrated. Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor or lead. You must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position.

Salary Range

$119,000 minimum to $164,657 maximum salary range.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage: fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees. Dependent coverage is subsidized, with all benefits starting on your first day.
• Time off & flexibility: 10 paid holidays, up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually, and a sabbatical program for tenured employees. Paid parental leave is also available.
• Professional growth: coverage of licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees to help you advance your career.
• Financial wellness: matching 401(k), annual profit‑sharing, performance bonuses, and on‑the‑spot recognition rewards.

Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.