Accounting Methods Manager/Director — Tax Strategy

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Minnesota. You will lead accounting methods projects, advise on automatic and non-automatic changes, and collaborate across the Firm.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA, and at least six years in a large firm. You will demonstrate integrity, urgency, and the ability to communicate at all levels while delivering client-focused tax solutions.

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 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

Problem solving

Communication

Judgment

Integrity

Urgency and results orientation

Education

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

CPA

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Minnesota. You will lead accounting methods projects, advise on automatic and non-automatic changes, and collaborate across the Firm.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA, and at least six years in a large firm. You will demonstrate integrity, urgency, and the ability to communicate at all levels while delivering client-focused tax solutions.