Tax Manager or Director

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

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Tax Director or Manager for our Greater Chicagoland Tax practice. The role focuses on consulting with clients on succession and tax planning, leading tax engagements, and mentoring teams to foster inspired careers.

You will develop opportunities for clients and communities, attend industry trainings, and perform tax procedures including wealth transfer and estate planning, while reviewing complex returns for individuals and corporations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CPA required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.
• Strong client advisory and tax planning capabilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients.
• Ability to manage complex tax engagements.

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 including wealth transfer and estate planning.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Tax planning

Team leadership

Review tax returns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA Certification

JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA

Job description

Job Description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities everyday, 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 Greater Chicagoland Tax practice.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager or Director 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 (including wealth transfer and estate planning).
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

What You Will Need

• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA is required. JD or EA may be accepted in place 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.

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $108,000.00 – $192,000.00

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.