Tax Manager or Director, Wisconsin

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

CLA in Wisconsin is seeking a Tax Director/Manager to lead and grow the state tax practice across multiple Wisconsin locations. The role emphasizes client advisory, engagement leadership, and team development within a top national CPA firm.

The ideal candidate has CPA certification, extensive public accounting experience, and a passion for tax strategy, training, and community impact. Relocation or local candidates in Wisconsin preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.
• Active CPA certification required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA.

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.
• Perform a range of tax procedures in accordance with engagement size and complexity.
• Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Tax planning

Engagement leadership

CPA certification

Team development

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Tax software

Tax research tools

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 Wisconsin Tax practice. Locations include: Appleton, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Racine, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, and Wausau.

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 corporate tax returns.

As Our Ideal Candidate

• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• 10+ 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!

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.