At CLA we create inspired careers.We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.This is why we've created our Director and Manager career paths! These positions share the same level of seniority, but they allow YOU to choose which path is right for you.Director - If you love servicing existing client relationships and want to grow your career without the pressure of having to bring new client relationships into the firm, then this is the opportunity for you!Manager - This is a great path for those who have a passion for servicing clients, want to build a book of business, and want to advance into a principal role. If you love being an industry professional, thrive when identifying business opportunities for clients, and desire to be a principal, then this is the opportunity for you!CLA is looking to hire a Tax Manager / Director for our Tax Exempt Practice (Nonprofit and Higher Education) in our Metro Washington, DC office!As a Tax Manager / Director you will:Serve clients in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge.Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.Assist clients with meeting their tax and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools (including wealth transfer and estate planning).Research and draft technical tax memoranda on various tax issues for clients.Review and sign a variety of tax returns and serve as a subject matter expert when appropriate.Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.Review complex individual and corporate tax returns.What makes you a really attractive candidate?You love public accounting!Tax is your true passion, although certainly NOT your only thing.You're pretty darn good at tax!You jump at the chance to help others, and you're ready to lead a team of high-performing people.You're a little nuts about keeping up-to-date on the ever-changing tax regulations and policies.You have a knack for solving issues and confidently bring solutions to the table.Experience: Six years of experience serving in a tax role with a professional services firm or public accounting firm.Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCertification/ Licenses: CPA certification. JD or EA may be accepted in place of CPA certification.#LI-CG1Shortly after you apply you will receive an invitation with additional information. CLA has partnered with Pymetrics to help us get to know you a little better. The Pymetrics games take 20-30 minutes to complete and there are no right or wrong answers - so we hope you have fun! Following completion of the Pymetrics games, CLA will view the Pymetrics results alongside other information as part of the application review process.CLA exists to create opportunities for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.