Tax Manager or Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Director/Manager for its growing Florida Tax practice with locations including Orlando, Fort Myers, Naples, Tampa, and Lakeland. This role focuses on consulting with clients on tax planning, leading engagements, and developing teams within a large public accounting environment.

Ideal candidates have 6 years in a public firm (8+ preferred), a CPA certification (JD/EA may substitute), and a commitment to professional growth within a collaborative, client-focused culture at CLA.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• 8+ years experience highly preferred.
• Active CPA certification. A JD or EA may be accepted in place of a CPA certification.

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 business tax returns.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client advisory

Leadership/mentoring

CPA certification

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

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.

About The Role

CLA is looking to hire Tax Manager or Director for our growing Florida Tax practice. Locations include Orlando, Fort Meyers, Naples, Tampa, and Lakeland.

As a Tax Director/Manager You Will

• 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 business tax returns.

As Our Ideal Candidate

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• 8+ years experience highly preferred.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• You have an active CPA certification. A JD or EA may be accepted in place of a 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 public accounting and Tax!

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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.