Accounting Methods Director — Tax Strategy & Growth

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA, a top national professional services firm, seeks a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Dallas, TX. You will advise on accounting methods, perform research on related tax issues, prepare calculations, and collaborate across client engagements to deliver strategic outcomes with integrity and urgency.

CPA is required and 6+ years in a large firm is preferred. Compensation varies by region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 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

Accounting methods

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

CLA, a top national professional services firm, seeks a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Dallas, TX. You will advise on accounting methods, perform research on related tax issues, prepare calculations, and collaborate across client engagements to deliver strategic outcomes with integrity and urgency.

CPA is required and 6+ years in a large firm is preferred. Compensation varies by region.