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Manager/Director - National Accounting for Income Taxes

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
120K-258K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
120K-258K Annually
Senior level
Lead national tax provision engagements, manage teams, drive ASC 740/IAS 12 technical work, coordinate with specialists, manage client relationships, support business development, and ensure operational excellence across engagements.
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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 growing and seeking to hire an experienced Manager/Director to join our talented National Accounting for Income Taxes team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Manager/Director – National Accounting for Income Taxes role:

  • Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
  • Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge.
  • Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
  • Drive the global tax provision process and coordinate with specialists.
  • Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction.
  • Manage client relationships and engagement metrics.
  • Coordinate staffing with peers.
  • Assist with business development opportunities.
  • Travel expectation is 0% - 10%.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • 6 years of relevant experience required
  • CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
  • Experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred
  • Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or International Accounting Standard 12 – Income Taxes preferred
  • ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or other similar provision software preferred
  • Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and a high-level understanding of US international tax concepts preferred
  • Management experience indicating organizational skills to plan, budget, and manage highly skilled teams across the country preferred
  • Experience mentoring and developing associates / seniors from a technical and career perspective preferred

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 California is: $120,000.00 – $258,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $143,000.00 – $232,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $131,000.00 – $232,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is: $154,000.00 – $249,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $154,000.00 – $249,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $131,000.00 – $224,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New Jersey is: $165,000.00 – $249,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $171,000.00 – $258,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Virginia is: $165,000.00 – $249,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $143,000.00 – $241,000.00

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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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