Manager / Director - Income Franchise / M&A Tax

CliftonLarsonAllen; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Manager/Director to lead income and franchise tax consulting projects within their State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role offers the chance to drive growth, manage complex tax projects, and develop a talented team while collaborating with national leadership. The firm values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating opportunities for clients and employees alike. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the tax consulting field.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional services experience required.
• CPA certification is mandatory; JD or EA may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage SALT income/franchise tax projects and identify client growth opportunities.
• Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities regarding audits.
• Develop staff and assist with growing and training the SALT team.

Skills

Income Tax Consulting

Franchise Tax Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Manager / Director – Income / Franchise Tax to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager / Director – Income / Franchise Tax role :

• Working closely with State and Local Tax and National Leadership you will help drive SALT growth both internally and externally, with a focus on income / franchise tax consulting projects, while identifying Seamless opportunities for CLA.
• Manage SALT income / franchise tax projects while identifying opportunities for client growth, and risk mitigation in a myriad of projects including, but not limited to, nexus studies; restructuring opportunities; voluntary disclosure agreement proceedings; income / franchise tax compliance; pass through entity tax projects; PL 86-282 studies; and return review for refund opportunities.
• Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities in connection with income / franchise tax audits; state tax notices; Amnesty programs; voluntary disclosure agreement programs.
• Identify clients and targets for SALT’s income / franchise tax compliance center and provide review support for income / franchise tax return filings, on an as-needed basis.
• Develop staff (associates and senior associates) and continue to assist with growing and training the SALT team.
• Partner with Industry leaders and NTO to develop thought leadership for income / franchise tax
• Serve as a resource to CLA’s national Transaction Tax Services team to consult from a SALT perspective on M&A deals.
• Meet with / build relationships with CRLs and industry leads to drive SALT growth and brand SALT internally and externally.
• Contribute to SALT’s growth plans and national growth network initiatives, including recruiting efforts.
• Serve as a leader to ensure all CLA risk management policies and procedures, including engagement set-up; client billing and collections; and document retention policies are followed and that the SALT staff are trained and aware of all policies.

What you will need :

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 6 years of professional services experience
• CPA required (JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.