National Tax Provision Manager/Director - CPA Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an experienced Manager/Director to join our National Accounting for Income Taxes team in a fast-growing environment. The role emphasizes leadership, technical tax knowledge, and client service excellence across multiple States.

You will manage engagements, coordinate teams, mentor staff, and support business development while travel remains minimal. This is a high-responsibility role at CLA with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification).
• Experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred.
• Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 - Income Taxes preferred.
• ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or other similar provision software preferred.
• Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and a high-level understanding of US international tax concepts preferred.
• Experience mentoring and developing associates / seniors from a technical and career perspective preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
• Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge.
• Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
• Drive the global tax provision process and coordinate with specialists.
• Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction.
• Manage client relationships and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate staffing with peers.
• Assist with business development opportunities.
• Travel expectation is 0% - 10%.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Judgment

Urgency and results

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP)

Job description

CLA is seeking an experienced Manager/Director to join our National Accounting for Income Taxes team in a fast-growing environment. The role emphasizes leadership, technical tax knowledge, and client service excellence across multiple States.

You will manage engagements, coordinate teams, mentor staff, and support business development while travel remains minimal. This is a high-responsibility role at CLA with strong growth potential.