Tax Director - Lead High-Impact Client Engagements

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is hiring a Tax Director/Manager to support our growing Northeast Tax practice across multiple Maryland locations including Baltimore and North Bethesda. This role focuses on consulting with clients on tax planning and leading tax engagements, with emphasis on leadership and training of junior staff.

The ideal candidate brings CPA certification, 6–10+ years of relevant experience, and a passion for public accounting and corporate tax.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.
• 10+ years experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• You have an active CPA certification. A JD or EA may be accepted in place of a CPA certification.
• You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
• You jump at the chance to help others, and you’re ready to join a team of high-performing people.
• You love public accounting and Corporate Tax!

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on business processes such as succession and tax planning.
• Lead, schedule, supervise, and review tax engagements.
• Develop and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
• Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
• Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Perform a range of tax procedures in accordance with the size and complexity of the engagement.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Client consultation

Tax planning

Team leadership

Mentoring

Issue solving

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification

JD/EA accepted in place of CPA

Job description

CLA is hiring a Tax Director/Manager to support our growing Northeast Tax practice across multiple Maryland locations including Baltimore and North Bethesda. This role focuses on consulting with clients on tax planning and leading tax engagements, with emphasis on leadership and training of junior staff.

The ideal candidate brings CPA certification, 6–10+ years of relevant experience, and a passion for public accounting and corporate tax.