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Tax Manager or Director

Cliftonlarsonallen Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Mankato AustinOwatonna +1 Full-time Director Tax

At a glance

Director-level Tax role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Mankato · full-time · $92,000–$165,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cliftonlarsonallen
$92,000 – $165,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SeniorityDirector
LocationMankato
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$92,000–$165,000
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 13d ago
Also hiring inAustin, Owatonna, Rochester
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Advise clients on succession and tax planning, using their business processes to shape the guidance
  • Lead tax engagements from scheduling through supervision and review
  • Review complex individual and corporate returns and perform tax work suited to each engagement
  • Train team members and help them develop their careers
  • Build client and community opportunities while developing your tax expertise through industry events and training

What you bring

  • At least six years in a tax role at a public accounting or professional services firm
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
  • A CPA credential, with an EA or JD accepted instead

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced tax professional who enjoys advising clients, solving problems and developing colleagues. The position is based in CLA's Southern Minnesota offices, including Austin, Mankato, New Ulm, Owatonna and Rochester.

From the employer

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 Southern Minnesota offices. Locations include: Austin, Mankato, New Ulm, Owatonna and Rochester.


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




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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.


To view a complete list of benefits, click here.