Overview In this Manager/Director role within CLA's SALT practice, you drive growth and delivery of sales & use tax services for clients, collaborating with national leadership. You'll lead complex projects like nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, and audit defense while mentoring staff and shaping thought leadership. You'll build client relationships, identify opportunities for expansion, and ensure risk management and compliance across engagements. This is a growth-focused, cross-functional leadership position at a top national firm with a broad, collaborative culture.
Compensation / Benefits- health
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- wellness programs
- comprehensive benefits
Responsibilities- Drive SALT growth and project delivery for sales & use tax engagements
- Manage projects including nexus studies, restructuring opportunities, voluntary disclosure proceedings, PL 86-282 studies, and return reviews
- Represent clients in sales & use tax audits, notices, amnesty programs, and voluntary disclosure programs
- Identify clients for SALT compliance center and provide review support for filings
- Develop and grow SALT staff (associates and senior associates)
- Collaborate with Industry leaders and National Transaction Tax Services to develop thought leadership
- Serve as SALT advisor for M&A deals within CLA's Transaction Tax Services team
- Build relationships with CRLs and industry leads to promote SALT internally and externally
- Contribute to SALT growth plans and national growth network, including recruiting
- Ensure risk management policies (engagement setup, billing, collections, retention, training) are followed and staff are compliant
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6 years of relevant experience
- CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA)
- leadership
- communication
- client service
- sales & use tax
- nexus studies
- voluntary disclosure programs
