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.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Manager/Director – National Exempt Tax to join our talented firm. The position offers growth, opportunities for advancement, 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 leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of controversy professionals; problem solving and creative abilities, coupled with sound judgment; ability to manage multiple matters; strategic skills to build a practice; and 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 Exempt Tax role:

• Serve tax exempt clients in the Healthcare, Higher Ed, and Nonprofit industries in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
• Demonstrate deep technical skills and have the above related industry knowledge.
• Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
• Assist clients with meeting their tax and day to day compliance needs.
• Research and draft technical tax memoranda on various tax issues for clients.
• Review and sign a variety of exempt organization returns and serve as a subject matter expert when appropriate.
• Develop and mentor staff and oversee client engagement teams.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm
• Experience specializing in tax exempt organizations preferred
• CPA required (JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)

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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.