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. CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Manager/Director

• National Tax Controversy to join our talented National Tax Office (NTO).

The National Tax Office supports client-serving teams with technical issues, develops thought leadership, and builds experts within the firm through formal leadership training programs. The position offers growth, opportunities for advancement, flexibility and a collaborative work environment. In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels; strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with engagement teams to resolve client controversy matters; robust tax research expertise and intellectual curiosity; a resourceful approach to problem solving and creative abilities, coupled with sound judgment; ability to manage multiple matters; and a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. How you'll create opportunities in this Manager/Director

• National Tax Controversy role: Help lead and grow the National Tax Controversy team Represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service in examinations and appeals, handle tax account and collection issues, and prepare penalty abatement and relief requests Support client-relationship professionals with tax controversy issues Manage development of controversy-related policies, procedures, tools, and resources Draft internal and external articles/blogs/communications Develop and present tax controversy webcasts for CLA professionals Collaborate with Tax Quality and National Tax Office professionals on other projects and firm-wide initiatives What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required LLM or Master's degree in taxation preferred

Certification/ Licenses:

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 10+ years of experience in tax advocacy, examination, controversy or account resolution preferred Prior experience at the IRS preferred 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 position of pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in California is: $140,00.00

• $235,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $119,00.00
• $211,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $140,00.00
• $227,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $119,000.00
• $203,000.00 The compensation range for this position in New York is: $156,00.00
• $235,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Virginia is: $150,00.00
• $227,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $130,00.00
• $219,000.

00 #LI-MM1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. Wellness at CLA 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, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here. Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you'll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It's not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it's the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA. About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA's benefit offerings. CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact mypeoplesolutions@claconnect.com