Accounting Methods Manager/Director: Tax Strategy Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k and wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. You’ll advise on automatic and non-automatic methods, coordinate with client engagements, and help prepare calculations and filings.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and at least 6 years in a large professional services or public accounting firm. Competitive compensation reflects California market and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA is 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.

Responsibilities

• Consult on accounting methods-related issues including automatic and non-automatic methods changes, 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 knowledge

Communication skills

Research abilities

Mentoring staff

Project collaboration

Education

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

Job description

CLA is seeking a Manager/Director – Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in California. You’ll advise on automatic and non-automatic methods, coordinate with client engagements, and help prepare calculations and filings.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and at least 6 years in a large professional services or public accounting firm. Competitive compensation reflects California market and firm growth.