Tax Manager/Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Tax Director or Manager to join our Tax practice in Phoenix, AZ. You will consult with clients on tax planning, lead engagements, and develop talent while fostering client success.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex returns, guiding advisory services, and participating in industry events to deepen expertise. A collaborative culture and growth opportunities are integral to CLA’s approach.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in tax at a public accounting or professional services firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required; EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of 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 join a team of high-performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love to work with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically

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

6+ years tax experience

Client advisory

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

EA/JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Director or Manager to join our Tax practice.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Director or Manager role:

• 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.

What You Will Need

• 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of 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 have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love to work with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically

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.

For Colorado, the posting range for this role is $107,000 - $175,000.

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.