National Tax Office Quality Technical Director

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Health benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is hiring a Technical Director for our National Tax Office Quality team in California. You will lead tax quality initiatives, advise on high-risk engagements, and shape the firm’s quality culture.

You will oversee inspections, develop training, and partner with practice leaders to reduce risk. A CPA and deep tax knowledge are required, with 10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
• Deep technical knowledge of tax law.

Responsibilities

• Consult with engagement teams on high-risk tax engagements and client-specific quality matters, developing practical solutions, mitigating firm risk, and identifying and addressing the root cause of quality issues.
• Support the design, implementation, and improvement of CLA's tax quality management system.
• Oversee internal inspections and promote compliance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Analyze quality trends and inspection findings to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction across the tax practice.
• Participate in annual review and update of tax-specific Statements of Work, the CLA Tax Manual, and other quality-related guidance.
• Collaborate with NTO specialty teams and practice leaders to identify and address emerging risks.
• Draft articles for Life in the Tax Lane on tax quality, risk management, professional standards, and best practices.
• Design and deliver internal training programs and just-in-time learning resources on quality-related topics.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client advisory

Leadership

Quality management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

CLA is growing and seeking to hire a Technical Director to join our National Tax Office Quality team. The Technical Director contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership. This role is highly specialized and focuses on technical quality, compliance, and methodology.

How you'll create opportunities in this Technical Director role:

• Consult with engagement teams on high-risk tax engagements and client-specific quality matters, developing practical solutions, mitigating firm risk, and identifying and addressing the root cause of quality issues.

• Support the design, implementation, and improvement of CLA's tax quality management system.

• Oversee internal inspections (including mid-ride check ins) and promote compliance with firm policies and professional standards.

• Analyze quality trends and inspection findings to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction across the tax practice.

• Participate in annual review and update of tax-specific Statements of Work, the CLA Tax Manual, and other quality-related guidance.

• Collaborate with NTO specialty teams and practice leaders to identify and address emerging risks.

• Draft articles for Life in the Tax Lane on tax quality, risk management, professional standards, and best practices.

• Design and deliver internal training programs and just-in-time learning resources on quality-related topics.

What you will need:

• 10 years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
• Deep technical knowledge of tax law

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The California posting range for this role is $165,000 - $400,000.

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.