Tax Manager or Director

CliftonLarsonAllen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in Illinois seeks a Tax Director or Manager to join the Greater Chicagoland Tax practice. This role partners with clients on strategic tax planning and lead engagements with a focus on growth and service excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in tax at a public accounting firm, a CPA, and a passion for mentoring staff. You will review complex returns, mentor teams, and engage with clients to drive business success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of tax experience at a public accounting firm.
• CPA is required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.
• Experience leading tax engagements and reviewing complex returns.
• Strong client relation and advisory skills.

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 clients, communities, and people.
• Attend industry-leading events and trainings to stay current.
• Perform a range of tax procedures including wealth transfer and estate planning.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Tax expertise

Team leadership

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA Certification

Job description

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 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.