Tax Director/Manager: Strategic Growth & Wealth Planning

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Tax Director or Manager to join our Greater Chicagoland Tax practice. You will lead tax engagements, consult with clients on business processes, and help shape tax planning strategies.

With at least 6 years in public accounting, you will mentor staff, review complex returns, and build opportunities for clients and communities. CPA is required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA is required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.
• You are looking for a firm that will support and foster your aspiring career goals.
• You jump at the chance to help others and join a high-performing team.
• You bring solutions and help clients’ businesses succeed strategically.
• Experience in wealth transfer, estate planning, and complex returns is a plus.

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 engagement size and complexity (wealth transfer and estate planning).
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Client advisory

Leadership

Tax planning

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Tax Director or Manager to join our Greater Chicagoland Tax practice. You will lead tax engagements, consult with clients on business processes, and help shape tax planning strategies.

With at least 6 years in public accounting, you will mentor staff, review complex returns, and build opportunities for clients and communities. CPA is required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.