Manager/Director – Income Franchise Tax

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Income Franchise Tax Manager/Director advising clients through CLA’s national professional services firm. Managing SALT compliance, audits, tax planning, team growth, and M&A transaction support.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRaleigh • Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $124,100 - $209,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in State & Local Tax (SALT) and Income Franchise Tax, with a strong focus on compliance, project management, and client representation. Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive growth initiatives within the tax consulting domain.

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State & Local Tax ExpertiseIncome Franchise Tax ComplianceCPA CertificationProject ManagementClient Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Income Tax ComplianceFranchise Tax ComplianceNexus StudiesRestructuring OpportunitiesVoluntary Disclosure AgreementsReturn ReviewsPass-Through Entity Tax ProjectsPL 86-282 StudiesTax AuditsM&A Tax Services

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsJudgmentIntegrityResults Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationJDEA

Industry Keywords

Tax ConsultingPublic AccountingProfessional ServicesSALT GrowthClient BillingRisk ManagementEngagement SetupDocument RetentionThought LeadershipTeam Development

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with leadership to drive SALT growth internally and externally, focusing on income/franchise consulting and compliance projects
Manage SALT income/franchise projects, including nexus studies, restructuring opportunities, voluntary disclosure agreements, income/franchise tax compliance, pass-through entity tax projects, PL 86-282 studies, and return reviews for refund opportunities
Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities regarding income/franchise tax audits, state tax notices, amnesty programs, and voluntary disclosure agreements
Identify clients and targets for SALT’s income/franchise tax compliance center and provide review support for income/franchise tax return filings
Develop, recruit, and grow regional associates and senior associates; assist with growing and training the SALT team
Partner with industry leaders and NTO to develop income/franchise tax thought leadership
Serve as a SALT resource to the national Transaction Tax Services team on M&A deals
Build relationships with CRLs and industry leads to drive SALT growth and strengthen the SALT brand
Contribute to SALT growth plans and national growth network initiatives, including recruiting and integration of acquired firms
Ensure CLA risk management policies and procedures are followed, including engagement setup, client billing and collections, and document retention; train SALT staff on these policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
Strong problem-solving and creative skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
High level of integrity and dependability
Strong sense of urgency and results orientation
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Six years of experience in a tax role with a public accounting firm and/or professional services firm
CPA certification required; JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA certification
Deep knowledge and understanding of State & Local Tax and Income Franchise Tax preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Wellness benefits focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Career growth opportunities
Flexible career path and mobility opportunities
Professional development through new experiences and exposure to different roles