Senior - R&D Tax Credits

About the Firm

At CLA we create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists — to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you gain the experience and training needed to build an inspired career in your chosen discipline. We develop outstanding professionals and leaders who grow with our firm and help our firm grow. Our people bring the full breadth of their talents, experience, and personal style to make an impact on those they serve.

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. 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.

About the Role

We are growing and seeking to hire a Senior Associate – R&D Tax Credits to join our talented Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) team. The position offers growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment. In this role, 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

• Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries.
• Develop a deep understanding of various industries including Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction, Healthcare, and Technology.
• Demonstrate success in a business environment.
• Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, site visits, and report development.
• Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience (required).
• Experience in business services or consulting (preferred).
• Eligible to sit for the CPA (preferred).

Pay

The compensation range for this position varies by location:

• California: $87,000.00 – $146,000.00
• Illinois: $74,000.00 – $131,000.00
• Massachusetts: $87,000.00 – $141,000.00
• Minnesota: $74,000.00 – $126,000.00
• New York: $96,000.00 – $146,000.00
• Virginia: $93,000.00 – $141,000.00
• Washington: $80,000.00 – $136,000.00

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 the position of pay within the range.

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