Tax Manager or Director
At a glance
Director-level Tax role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Oak Brook · full-time · $108,000–$192,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise clients on business succession and tax planning, including wealth transfer and estate matters
- Direct tax engagements from scheduling through supervision and review
- Examine complex individual and corporate tax returns
- Train team members and help them develop their careers
- Attend industry events and training as you build tax expertise
What you bring
- At least six years in a tax position at a public accounting firm
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- A CPA credential, with a JD or EA accepted instead
Who this fits
This role suits a tax professional who enjoys advising clients on business strategy and helping colleagues grow. It is based in Greater Chicagoland, with the position located in Oak Brook.
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 Greater Chicagoland Tax practice.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager or 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 (including wealth transfer and estate planning).
Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.
What you will need:
You have a minimum of 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm.
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA is required. JD or EA may be accepted in place 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 compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $108,000.00 – $192,000.00
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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.
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