Senior Associate – R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation

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The Role

At CLA we create inspired careers.

We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.

At CLA you will gain the experience and training needed for you to build an inspired career in your chosen discipline. We develop outstanding professionals and leaders who grow with our firm and who help our firm grow. Achieve more by stretching your boundaries at CLA. Our people bring the full breadth of their talents, experience, and personal style to make an impact on those they serve.

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.

Our Perks:

  • Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Mental health coverage
  • Quarterly Wellness stipend
  • Fertility benefits
  • Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire a Senior Associate – R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation to join our talented Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) 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 the FTS Senior Associate role:

  • Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences.
  • Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of cost segregation and fixed asset studies.
  • Willingness to develop a deep understanding of various industries including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare and Technology.
  • Demonstrated success in a business environment.
  • Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, site visits, and report development.
  • Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career.
  • Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

 

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required
  • Experience in business services or consulting preferred
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA 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: $84,400.00 – $143,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $78,100.00 – $129,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $93,900.00 – $143,000.00

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and family-building programs are emphasized alongside resources for caregivers and nursing parents. These offerings indicate meaningful support for major life events and family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible PTO for eligible roles, paid holidays, and volunteer time off point to a broad time-off portfolio. These options expand scheduling flexibility beyond standard vacation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness and mental-health programs include virtual care, counseling, CBT tools, condition-management, and a wellness stipend. Added lifestyle supports such as Hinge Health and Omada broaden wellbeing resources.

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The Company
Century City, California
6,732 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With more than 7,000 people, 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

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