Tax Director, Clean Energy Incentives & Strategy

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Manager/Director to join our growing Clean Energy Incentives team within the Federal Tax Strategies practice in California. You will develop client relationships, perform tax due diligence, and lead credit transactions, leveraging a strong background in accounting and tax.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation in a collaborative environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with a CPA required and 6+ years in a tax role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience serving in a tax role with public accounting or professional services firm.
• Experience with clean energy tax consulting, renewable tax credit transactions, tax due diligence, structuring, and/or modeling preferred.
• Engineering background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships by delivering clean energy tax consulting services (project eligibility determinations, cost segregation studies, tax equity structuring, financial modeling, tax credit transferability).
• Lead tax due diligence projects through review of tax credit calculations, costs, financial statements, and summary reports.
• Lead credit transactions by meeting deadlines, providing prompt responses, and achieving client outcomes.
• Operate in an entrepreneurial environment with flexibility, autonomy, and initiative.
• Monitor engagement progress including time, budgets, and deadlines.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax consulting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

CLA is seeking a Tax Manager/Director to join our growing Clean Energy Incentives team within the Federal Tax Strategies practice in California. You will develop client relationships, perform tax due diligence, and lead credit transactions, leveraging a strong background in accounting and tax.

The role emphasizes integrity, urgency, and results orientation in a collaborative environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with a CPA required and 6+ years in a tax role