Manager/Director - Accounting Methods

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.

About the role

The Accounting Methods team specializes in tax strategies involving the timing and character of income, expense, capitalization, and cost recovery to meet tax objectives. The team serves clients by determining optimal tax treatment for items and establishing and executing on procedural processes (such as Form 3115 filings) to implement strategies. The team is known for its agility in researching and navigating new or complex tax issues to create opportunities.

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. Most importantly, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Responsibilities

• Consult on accounting methods-related issues including automatic and non-automatic accounting methods changes such as overall methods, revenue & expense recognition, inventory, capitalization, cost recovery, and accounting periods.
• Display solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information.
• Conduct research related to accounting methods tax issues to maintain and expand your knowledge base.
• Participate and collaborate in accounting methods projects, including client interviews, reviewing client data, preparing calculations, analysis, and preparing supporting tax form filings.
• Assist with researching and drafting automatic and non-automatic method changes, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests, and writing other technical memoranda.
• Collaborate with managers, directors, and principals, including industry leaders and other marketing and business personnel throughout the firm.
• Coach or mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further developing their career.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in an effective and reliable manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required (Juris Doctorate or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu of CPA).
• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management required.

Pay

The compensation range for this position varies by location:

• California: $127,000.00 – $213,000.00
• Illinois: $108,000.00 – $192,000.00
• Massachusetts: $127,000.00 – $206,000.00
• Minnesota: $108,000.00 – $185,000.00
• New York: $141,000.00 – $213,000.00
• Virginia: $137,000.00 – $206,000.00
• Washington: $118,000.00 – $199,000.00

Benefits

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, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Additional wellness benefits