Manager or Director - Sales & Use Tax

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Manager/Director – Sales & Use Tax to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Washington. You will drive SALT growth, manage diverse projects, and guide client strategies on nexus studies and disclosure programs.

You will lead staff, partner with industry leaders, and collaborate with the national Transaction Tax Services team to deliver SALT solutions. CPA is required with ~6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA certification is required; EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA in rare cases.
• 6 years of relevant SALT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive SALT growth with State & Local Tax leadership, internally and externally.
• Manage SALT projects including nexus studies, restructuring, and disclosure programs.
• Represent clients in negotiations with tax authorities for SALT matters.
• Identify clients and opportunities for SALT service expansion and review support for SALT filings as needed.
• Develop staff (associates and senior associates) and train the SALT team.
• Collaborate with Industry leaders and the national Transaction Tax Services group on SALT matters.
• Lead engagement setup, billing, and adherence to CLA policies and risk management.

Skills

6 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

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 U.S. 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.

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

How you’ll create opportunities in this Manager/Director – Sales & Use 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 sales & use tax consulting projects, while identifying Seamless opportunities for CLA.
• Manage SALT sales & use 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; PL 86-282 studies; and return review for refund opportunities.
• Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities in connection with sales & use tax audits; state tax notices; Amnesty programs; voluntary disclosure agreement programs.
• Identify clients and targets for SALT’s sales & use tax compliance center and provide review support for sales & use 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 sales & use 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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6 years of relevant experience is required.
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and vie compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position and pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $118,000.00 - $199, 000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.