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Tax Manager or Director

Cliftonlarsonallen Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Boston AndoverCranston +5 Full-time Director Tax

At a glance

Director-level Tax role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Boston · full-time · $116,000–$187,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cliftonlarsonallen
$116,000 – $187,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SeniorityDirector
LocationBoston
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$116,000–$187,000
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 4w ago
Also hiring inAndover, Cranston, New Bedford, Quincy +3
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Help clients work through business processes such as succession choices and tax planning
  • Direct tax engagements from scheduling through supervision and review
  • Train and support team members as they develop their careers
  • Carry out tax work suited to each engagement and examine complex individual and corporate returns
  • Build your industry expertise by attending professional events and training

What you bring

  • At least six years in a major services firm or public accounting, including strategic management work
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field
  • An active CPA license, or a JD or EA in its place

Who this fits

This role suits a seasoned tax professional who enjoys public accounting and corporate tax, solves problems, and is prepared to guide and develop colleagues. It is offered at manager or director level, with locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Ten or more years of experience is strongly preferred.

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.

About the role:

CLA is looking to hire Tax Manager or Director for our growing Northeast Tax practice. Locations include : Boston, MA, Andover MA, New Bedford, MA, Quincy, MA, Worcester, MA, Cranston, RI, Shelton, CT, and West Hartford, CT.

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 Corporate Tax!

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 Massachusetts is: $116,000.00 – $187,000.00.


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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.