Tax Manager or Director

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Canton/Akron seeks a Tax Director/Manager to lead engagements for ownership clients, supervise staff, and provide strategic tax insights. The role emphasizes mentoring and client service excellence within a public accounting context.

The position focuses on planning, compliance, and advisory services, with opportunities for industry specialization and career growth in an in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of tax experience in public accounting or professional services.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active JD, CPA, or EA certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a tax team.

Responsibilities

• Consult with franchise ownership clients on tax planning and processes.
• Lead, schedule, supervise, and review tax engagements.
• Develop and train team members to build inspired careers.
• Foster opportunities for clients and communities through tax insights.
• Attend events and trainings to stay industry professional.
• Review complex partnership, S-corp, pass-thru, and HNW returns.

Skills

Tax-expertise

Leadership

Client advisory

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

JD/CPA/EA certification

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 looking to hire a Tax Director or Manager to join CLA Eastern Ohio's Tax team. You'll have the opportunity in this role to work with our clients as you progress in your inspired career.

This is an in-office position based out of either our Canton or Akron offices.

How you'll create opportunities in this Tax Manager/Director role:

• Consult with franchise ownership 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 partnership, S-corp, pass-thru, and HNW personal tax returns.

What you will need:

• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have an active JD, CPA, or EA 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.

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.

Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you'll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It's not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles - it's the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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