Tax Manager/Director

3 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States CliftonLarsonAllen Full time
Job Title: Manager/Director - Income Franchise Tax

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 - Income Franchise Tax to join our talented State & Local Tax (SALT) team. The position offers growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with leadership to drive SALT growth both internally and externally, with a focus on income/franchise consulting and compliance projects, while identifying seamless opportunities for CLA.
  • Manage SALT income/franchise projects while identifying opportunities for client growth and risk mitigation in a myriad of projects, including nexus studies, restructuring opportunities, voluntary disclosure agreement proceedings, income/franchise tax compliance, pass-through entity tax projects, PL studies, Washington B&O tax consulting opportunities, and return review for refund opportunities.
  • Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities in connection with income/franchise tax audits, state tax notices, Amnesty programs, and voluntary disclosure agreement programs.
  • Identify clients and targets for SALT's income/franchise tax compliance center and provide review support for income/franchise tax return filings, on an as-needed basis.
  • Develop, recruit, and grow regional staff (associates and senior associates) and continue to assist with growing and training the SALT team.
  • Partner with industry leaders and NTO to develop thought leadership for income/franchise tax.
  • Serve as a resource to CLA's national Transaction Tax Services team to consult from a SALT perspective on M&A deals.
  • Meet with/build relationships with CRLs and industry leads to drive SALT growth and brand SALT internally and externally.
  • Contribute to SALT's growth plans and national growth network initiatives, including recruiting efforts and integrating with CLA's new acquired firms.
  • Serve as a leader to ensure all CLA risk management policies and procedures, including engagement set-up, client billing and collections, and document retention policies are followed and that the SALT staff are trained and aware of all policies.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience: Six years of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm and/or professional services firm.
  • Certification/Licenses: CPA certification. JD or EA (Enrolled Agent) may be accepted in place of CPA certification.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of State & Local Tax and Income Franchise Tax preferred.

The wage range for this position is: $107,000 - $204,000.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.


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