CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Manager/Director to join our talented National Accounting for Income Taxes team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.
In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Manager/Director – National Accounting for Income Taxes role:
- Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
- Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge.
- Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
- Drive the global tax provision process and coordinate with specialists.
- Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction.
- Manage client relationships and engagement metrics.
- Coordinate staffing with peers.
- Assist with business development opportunities.
- Travel expectation is 0% - 10%.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 6 years of relevant experience required
- CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
- Experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred
- Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or International Accounting Standard 12 – Income Taxes preferred
- ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or other similar provision software preferred
- Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and a high-level understanding of US international tax concepts preferred
- Management experience indicating organizational skills to plan, budget, and manage highly skilled teams across the country preferred
- Experience mentoring and developing associates / seniors from a technical and career perspective preferred
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in California is: $120,000.00 – $258,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $143,000.00 – $232,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $131,000.00 – $232,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Maryland is: $154,000.00 – $249,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $154,000.00 – $249,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $131,000.00 – $224,000.00
The compensation range for this position in New Jersey is: $165,000.00 – $249,000.00
The compensation range for this position in New York is: $171,000.00 – $258,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Virginia is: $165,000.00 – $249,000.00
The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $143,000.00 – $241,000.00
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6 years of relevant experience
- CPA (EA or JD accepted in lieu of CPA)
- Experience serving in a tax role with public accounting or professional services firm
- Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 - Income Taxes
- ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or other similar tax provision software
- Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and understanding of US international tax concepts
- Management experience planning, budgeting, and managing national teams
- Experience mentoring and developing associates and seniors
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Strong problem-solving, creative skills, and sound judgment
- High level of integrity, dependability, sense of urgency, and results-orientation
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.
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