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 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

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Manager/Director - Income/Franchise Tax to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice.

How you'll create opportunities in this Tax Manager/Director - Income/Franchise Tax role:

• Working closely with State and Local Tax and National Leadership you will help drive SALT growth both internally and externally, with a focus on income/franchise tax consulting projects, while identifying Seamless opportunities for CLA.
• Manage SALT income/franchise tax projects while identifying opportunities for client growth, and risk mitigation in a myriad of projects including, but not limited to, nexus studies; restructuring opportunities; voluntary disclosure agreement proceedings; income/franchise tax compliance; pass through entity tax projects; PL 86-282 studies; 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; 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 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.
• 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.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 6 years of professional services experience
• 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.

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