Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

At CLA we create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That’s why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you. At CLA you will gain the experience and training needed for you to build an inspired career in your chosen discipline. We develop outstanding professionals and leaders who grow with our firm and who help our firm grow. Achieve more by stretching your boundaries at CLA. Our people bring the full breadth of their talents, experience, and personal style to make an impact on those they serve. 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 a Senior Associate – R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation to join our talented Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) 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 the FTS Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation role: Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences. Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of cost segregation and fixed asset studies. Willingness to develop a deep understanding of various industries including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare and Technology. Demonstrated success in a business environment. Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, site visits, and report development. Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career. Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in business services or consulting preferred
Eligible to sit for the CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences.
Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of cost segregation and fixed asset studies.
Willingness to develop a deep understanding of various industries including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare and Technology.
Demonstrated success in a business environment.
Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, site visits, and report development.
Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.