Accounting Methods Director — Tax Strategy & Execution

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. The role focuses on advising on accounting methods changes and implementing tax strategies to meet objectives, with collaborative project work across the firm.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a CPA, and at least 6 years in a large professional services or public accounting environment, delivering high-integrity results and tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA required (Juris Doctorate or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu of CPA)
• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required

Responsibilities

• Consult on accounting methods-related issues including automatic and non-automatic accounting methods changes including overall methods, revenue & expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, cost recovery and accounting periods.
• Display solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information.
• Conduct research related to accounting methods tax issues to maintain and expand your knowledge base.
• Participate and collaborate in accounting methods projects, including client interviews, reviewing client data, preparing calculations, analysis, and preparing supporting tax form filings.
• Assist with researching and drafting automatic and non-automatic method changes, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
• Collaborate with managers, directors and principals, including industry leaders and other marketing and business personnel throughout the Firm.
• Coach or mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further developing their career.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in an effective and reliable manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research ability

Collaboration

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. The role focuses on advising on accounting methods changes and implementing tax strategies to meet objectives, with collaborative project work across the firm.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a CPA, and at least 6 years in a large professional services or public accounting environment, delivering high-integrity results and tight