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Penske Technical Director - Gift, Estate and Trust Tax in Ontario, California
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 (https://www.claconnect.com/en/who-we-are/dei) 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 a Technical Director to join our Gift, Estate and Trust (GET) tax team. The Technical Director contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership. This role is highly specialized and focuses on technical quality, compliance, and methodology.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Tax Technical Director role:
Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of gift and estate matters
Demonstrate deep technical skills.
Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
Support our national team with complex gift and estate reviews, consultation and planning
Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction.
Manage client relationships and engagement metrics. Experience mentoring and developing associates/seniors from a technical and career perspective preferred.
What you will need:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Experience: 10 years of experience serving in a tax role required
Certification/ Licenses: CPA certification. JD or EA (Enrolled Agent) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification required
Deep technical knowledge of gift and estate tax, including compliance and consulting.
Compensation Strategy
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 CA is $165,000 to $400,000.
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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.
To view a complete list of benefits click here (https://www.claconnect.com/-/media/files/careers-supporting/2024-wellness-brochure.pdf?rev=4bcfde10035341fe88a28cbb5a78b3a6&hash=41EE22B2459D64E86FD0967978269399) .
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 (https://www.claconnect.com/resources/videos/2017/you-are-the-future-of-cla-recruiting-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 (https://www.claconnect.com/careers/career-benefits) 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 (https://www.claconnect.com/general/equal-employment-opportunity) 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