Manager/Director - R&D Tax Credits

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 currently seeking a Tax Manager/Director – R&D Tax Credits to join our Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) practice. The FTS practice works with various clients manufacturers and technology companies. There are many opportunities for clients to save money and increase cash flow with various federal tax strategies (FTS) service offerings. How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Manager/Director – R&D Tax Credits role: Manage research and development (R&D) tax credit studies including client interviews, reviewing client data, developing client and industry specific tools and templates, and preparing technical reports. Assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research, and writing with regard to technical and compliance issues. Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which includes client consultations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of Federal Tax Strategies R&D tax personnel and client resources. Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community. What You Will Need You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum 6 years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm CPA required. JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification Experience in R&D Tax Credits 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: $127,000.00 – $213,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $108,000.00 – $192,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $127,000.00 – $206,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $108,000.00 – $185,000.00 The compensation range for this position in New York is: $141,000.00 – $213,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Viginia is: $137,000.00 – $206,000.00 The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $118,000.00 – $199,000.00 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.

Manage research and development tax credit studies, including client interviews, data review, and the preparation of technical reports. Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while building strong internal and external relationships to support federal tax strategies.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 6 years of experience in a tax role within public accounting or professional services. A CPA certification is required, though a JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation may be accepted.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401k

• Financial analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• R&D Tax Credit Studies
• Technical Report Writing
• Client Relationship Management
• Tax Compliance
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Networking
• Federal Tax Strategies

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

6+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level