CliftonLarsonAllen

Client Service Director (Spoke-Tax)

CliftonLarsonAllen$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant tax experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA certification required; JD or Enrolled Agent acceptable as alternatives.
  • Strong understanding of tax compliance and client service.
  • Proven leadership in managing tax teams and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client relationships for a book of approximately 300 individual 1040 tax clients.
  • Collaborate with wealth advisory teams to deliver integrated client services.
  • Ensure proactive client communication and manage expectations.
  • Supervise seasonal tax preparers, providing training and support.
  • Review tax returns as required while meeting compliance standards.
  • Monitor business metrics including utilization and accounts receivable.
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Focus on employee wellness across physical, financial, social, and emotional dimensions.
  • Potential for continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Client Service Directorfor our Spoke-Tax group. This role is responsible for managing 1040 tax services for The Spoke, overseeing a large portfolio of individual tax clients. As the primary point of contact, this position ensures smooth collaboration with wealth advisory teams. Responsibilities include supervising seasonal tax preparers and reviewers, maintaining compliance with credentialing standards, and guaranteeing the timely delivery and quality of tax services. Additionally, the role involves monitoring key business metrics, driving billing and accounts receivable follow-up, and identifying opportunities to enhance client value across the firm.

Job Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary Client Relationship Leader for numerous individual tax clients, including a dedicated book of ~300 Spoke-only 1040 clients.

- Provide holistic client service in collaboration with Spoke wealth advisory teams, ensuring seamless integration across service lines.

- Maintain proactive communication with clients, set clear expectations, and manage project timelines and deliverables.

Team Leadership & Supervision

- Supervise a team of seasonal and casual tax preparers and reviewers.

- Provide training, guidance, and support to preparers and reviewers, ensuring quality and consistency in tax return preparation.

- Review and sign individual tax returns as capacity allows, maintaining compliance with credentialing requirements (EA, CPA, JD).

Operational Excellence

- Monitor key business metrics including utilization, realization, billing, and accounts receivable (AR).

- Follow up on outstanding AR and ensure timely billing practices.

- Track project realization and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Business Development & Growth

- Identify and pursue seamless business opportunities within the firm, enhancing client value and expanding service offerings.

- Collaborate with internal teams to cross-sell services and deepen client relationships.

Job Requirements:
  • Experience: 6 years of relevant experience required.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • Certification/Licenses: CPA is required (JD or Enrolled Agent is acceptable in lieu).
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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.

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About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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