Tax Manager or Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Tax Manager or Director to support our tax practice in California. You will consult with clients on business processes, lead tax engagements, and develop team members to fuel inspired careers.

We emphasize collaboration, compensation, and career growth, with the California compensation range disclosed as $115,000 – $194,000. CPA is required, EA/JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA)
• Looking for a firm that will support and foster aspiring career goals
• Ability to help clients’ businesses succeed strategically
• Real estate industry experience highly preferred

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 engagement size and complexity
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns

Skills

Client consulting

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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.

CLA is looking for a Tax Manager or Director to support our tax practice!

How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager/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.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

What You Will Need

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 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.
• Real estate industry experience highly preferred.

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 California is: $115,000 - $194,000.00

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.