Tax Manager or Director
At a glance
Director-level Tax role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Irvine · full-time · $112,000–$194,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise clients on business processes, including succession planning and tax planning
- Plan and oversee tax engagements, coordinating schedules and reviewing the work
- Coach team members and help them develop their skills
- Handle tax procedures suited to each engagement, then review complex individual and corporate returns
- Attend industry events and training as you build expertise in a practice area
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 another related field
- An active CPA credential; tax directors may qualify with a JD or EA instead
Who this fits
This role suits someone who enjoys client-facing tax work, solving problems and helping businesses plan for success. You’ll lead engagements and develop team members.
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 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 serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm.
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You have an active CPA certification.
For the Tax Director position, a JD or EA may be accepted in lieu 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 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.
Wage range in California is $112,000 - $194,000.00 Annual
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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.
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