Director of Accounting Methods - Tax Strategy & Growth

CliftonLarsonAllen; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is growing and seeking a Manager/Director - Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Virginia. The role offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

You will work on accounting methods issues, tax strategies, and client engagements with senior leaders across the Firm. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA (JD or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu), and about 6 years in a large professional services or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 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.

Job description

CLA is growing and seeking a Manager/Director - Accounting Methods to join our Federal Tax Strategies team in Virginia. The role offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

You will work on accounting methods issues, tax strategies, and client engagements with senior leaders across the Firm. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA (JD or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu), and about 6 years in a large professional services or