Accounting Methods Manager/Director — Tax Strategy Lead

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA, a top 10 national professional services firm, is hiring a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Massachusetts. You will consult on accounting methods changes, advise on income and expense recognition, and help implement cost recovery strategies.

The role requires a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, and about 6 years in a large firm. You’ll collaborate with partners and staff, mentor others, and contribute to multiple projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels.

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

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

CLA, a top 10 national professional services firm, is hiring a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Massachusetts. You will consult on accounting methods changes, advise on income and expense recognition, and help implement cost recovery strategies.

The role requires a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, and about 6 years in a large firm. You’ll collaborate with partners and staff, mentor others, and contribute to multiple projects with