Manager/Director - R&D Tax Credits

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23 Locations
In-Office or Remote
108K-213K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Lead and manage R&D tax credit engagements including client interviews, data review, technical reporting, and coordination of project teams. Support delivery of multiple simultaneous projects, provide technical and compliance research, and build client relationships and business development within federal tax strategies.
Summary Generated by Built In

    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 currently seeking a Tax Manager/Director – R&D Tax Credits to join our Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) practice. The FTS practice works with various clients manufacturers and technology companies. There are many opportunities for clients to save money and increase cash flow with various federal tax strategies (FTS) service offerings.

    How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager/Director – R&D Tax Credits role:

    • Manage research and development (R&D) tax credit studies including client interviews, reviewing client data, developing client and industry specific tools and templates, and preparing technical reports.
    • Assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research, and writing with regard to technical and compliance issues.
    • Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which includes client consultations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of Federal Tax Strategies R&D tax personnel and client resources.
    • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

     

    What you will need:

    • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • Minimum 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm
    • CPA required. JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification
    • Experience in R&D Tax Credits 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: $127,000.00 – $213,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $108,000.00 – $192,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $127,000.00 – $206,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $108,000.00 – $185,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in New York is: $141,000.00 – $213,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in Viginia is: $137,000.00 – $206,000.00
    • The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $118,000.00 – $199,000.00

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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
    • Minimum 6 years of tax experience in public accounting or professional services
    • CPA required (JD or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu)
    • Experience with R&D Tax Credits

    CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and has not been reviewed or approved by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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    The Company
    HQ: Minneapolis, MN
    6,600 Employees
    Year Founded: 2012

    What We Do

    CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. Learn more about CLA.

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