Tax Manager/Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Tax Director or Manager in Tempe, AZ to join its Tax practice. You’ll consult with clients on tax planning, lead engagements, and develop the team while fostering opportunities for clients and communities.

The role requires CPA and 6 years of tax experience in public accounting or professional services. Colorado posting noted, with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in tax within public accounting or professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu).
• Looking for a firm that supports aspiring career goals.
• Ready to help others and join a high-performing team.
• Skilled at solving issues and presenting solutions.
• Enjoy working with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on tax planning and business processes.
• Lead, schedule, supervise, and review tax engagements.
• Develop and train team members to build inspired careers.
• Foster opportunities for clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry-leading events and trainings.
• Perform tax procedures appropriate to engagement size and complexity.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Tax consulting

Team leadership

Training and mentoring

Client relationship management

Strategic business processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

EA or JD accepted in lieu of CPA

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to giving clients, people, and communities opportunities through industry-focused services.

We invite a variety of beliefs and perspectives and promise to know you and help you.

Tax Director or Manager to join our Tax practice.

How you’ll create opportunities

• 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).
• Looking for a firm that supports and fosters aspiring career goals.
• Ready to help others and join a high‑performing team.
• Skilled at solving issues and confidently presenting solutions.
• Enjoy working with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically.

We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. For Colorado, the posting range for this role is $107,000 - $175,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Wellness at CLA

We focus on physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.