National Accounting Manager/Director for Income Taxes

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Manager/Director leading income tax accounting and provision services for CLA, a national professional services firm. Driving ASC 740 compliance, client engagements, technical teams, and global tax provision processes.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $143,000 - $232,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax provision processes and corporate US tax compliance, with a strong focus on mentoring and developing teams. Proven ability to manage client relationships and drive operational excellence in a public accounting or professional services environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA CertificationTax Provision ManagementFASB ASC 740 KnowledgeONESOURCE Tax Provision ExperienceTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceCorporate US Tax KnowledgeInternational Tax ConceptsEngagement ManagementOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSound JudgmentResults Orientation

Tools & Technologies

ONESOURCE Tax Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEAJD

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingProfessional ServicesFASBASC 740Income Taxes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization
Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge
Manage engagements and drive operational excellence
Drive the global tax provision process and coordinate with specialists
Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction
Manage client relationships and engagement metrics
Coordinate staffing with peers
Assist with business development opportunities
Mentor and develop associates and seniors from a technical and career perspective

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
6 years of relevant experience required
CPA required; EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification
Experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred
Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or International Accounting Standard 12 – Income Taxes preferred
Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or similar provision software preferred
Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and a high-level understanding of US international tax concepts preferred
Management experience planning, budgeting, and managing highly skilled teams across the country preferred
Experience mentoring and developing associates/seniors preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving and creative skills
Sound judgment, integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation
Ability to travel 0%–10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Wellness support focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Flexible career paths, industry specialization, service capability, and mobility
Collaborative work environment