Director Tax Transformation

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Madison, WI

6d•$136,600 - $230,000

About The Position

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 Director Tax Transformation to join our talented National Tax Services Team. This role directs tax innovation priority projects, ensures CLA's tax processes and procedures are standardized, and helps drive implementation of national tax practice initiatives.

Requirements

7 years of public accounting or professional services experience required.
Bachelor's degree is required.
Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.
Strong project management skills required (attention to accuracy, timeliness, conflict resolution, and alignment to priorities and commitments).

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of one or more applications used by CLA’s practitioners preferred (CCH Axcess Tax suite, CCH Pfx Engagement, FloQast, QuickBooks, etc.).

Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
Serve as escalation point for project challenges, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
Project Management Own the execution of firmwide transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Develop project plans, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress against milestones.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to firm objectives.
Serve as escalation point for project challenges, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
Collaboration Build strong relationships with service line leaders, industry leaders, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
Communication & Training Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
Design and deliver communication strategies to encourage adoption of transformation initiatives.
Oversee development of training materials and ensure effective delivery.
Success Metrics Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transformation projects.
Partner with firm leadership to evaluate outcomes and recommend adjustments Design and deliver communication strategies to encourage adoption of transformation initiatives.
Oversee development of training materials and ensure effective delivery.
Success Metrics Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transformation projects.
Partner with firm leadership to evaluate outcomes and recommend adjustments