Tax Manager or Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Director or Manager to join our Minneapolis Tax practice. You will consult with clients on business processes, lead and review tax engagements, and develop the team to foster careers.

With CPA certification and at least six years in tax at public accounting or professional services, you will guide clients through complex planning, compliance, and strategic tax solutions while contributing to a collaborative culture and community impact.

Qualifications

• 6 years of tax experience in public accounting or professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required; EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA.
• Motivated to grow in a supportive, high-performing team.
• Team player who helps others.
• Strong problem-solving and client-focused approach.
• Enjoy working with clients to drive strategic success.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on business processes such as succession planning and tax planning.
• Lead, schedule, supervise, and review tax engagements.
• Develop and train team members to build careers.
• Foster opportunities for clients and communities.
• Attend industry events and trainings as an industry professional.
• Perform tax procedures according to engagement size and complexity.
• Review complex individual and corporate returns.

Skills

Tax planning

Team leadership

Tax engagements

Education

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

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 in Minneapolis.

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.

The Minnesota Posting Range for this role is $92,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.