Manager/Director - SALT - Property Tax

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.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Manager/Director - Property Tax to join our talented State & Local Tax (SALT) team. The position offers growth, 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 problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate 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 - Property Tax role:

• File real property tax appeals on behalf of clients as needed
• Utilize available resources to perform Cost, Market and Income Approach valuations for properties to be appealed
• Identify resources needed for valuation
• Review client real estate holdings to identify property tax appeal opportunities
• Represent clients in negotiations with taxing authorities
• Develop Staff to support real property tax appeals process
• Provide support and guidance for Personal Property Tax Compliance Team
• Help identify consulting opportunities and potential areas of risk for Personal Property Tax returns process
• Partner with Industry leaders to develop thought leadership plans for property tax

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience: Six years of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm and/or professional services firm.
• Certification/ Licenses: CPA certification. JD or EA (Enrolled Agent) may be accepted in place of CPA certification.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of State & Local Tax and Property Tax preferred.

The wage range for this position is: $107,000 - $204,000.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close 60 days from the posted date or once the position has been filled.

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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.

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