CPT Tax Manager Jobs
Tax Manager roles qualify for CPT when the work is a required or integral part of your graduate tax, accounting, or business program. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must align with your enrolled coursework. Public accounting, corporate tax, and advisory track roles at CPA firms and multinational companies commonly support CPT arrangements.
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Get Access To All JobsWe strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Des Moines & Cedar Rapids, IA locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028.
The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
- Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
- Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
- Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
- Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
- Completes research and special projects as needed.
- Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
- Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
- General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
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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.
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Des Moines & Cedar Rapids, IA locations are seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
The anticipated start date for this role is: January 2028.
The anticipated end date for this role is: April 2028.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
- Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
- Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
- Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
- Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
- Completes research and special projects as needed.
- Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
- Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
- General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
LI-ED2
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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Get Access To All JobsTax Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is an integral part of your established curriculum in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related graduate program. Your school must have a cooperative education program or internship requirement that covers the role. Positions in public accounting, corporate tax planning, and international tax advisory commonly satisfy this standard, but your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
Can I do CPT for a Tax Manager role while completing a graduate tax program part-time?
CPT requires you to be enrolled full-time as an F-1 student, and twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't affect OPT. If you're in a part-time graduate tax program, confirm with your DSO whether your enrollment status qualifies for CPT before accepting any offer.
What documents do I need to start a Tax Manager CPT job?
You need a new or updated I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed by your DSO, showing the specific employer name, start date, and end date. The employer needs this I-20 plus your existing visa stamp and I-94 record for I-9 verification. Some firms also request a CPT offer letter formatted with exact job title, location, and duties to support your DSO's authorization decision.
How do I find Tax Manager roles that support CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Tax Manager positions filtered by employers with documented work authorization filing history, which helps you identify firms already familiar with CPT and F-1 students. When outreaching directly, focus on Big Four and national accounting firms, multinational corporate tax departments, and regional firms with established campus recruiting programs, since these employers are most likely to have HR staff who understand CPT authorization requirements.
Does CPT as a Tax Manager affect my path to H-1B sponsorship?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but it does affect your OPT timeline if you use full-time CPT for twelve months or more. If you lose OPT eligibility, you lose access to the STEM OPT extension, which is the work authorization buffer most F-1 students rely on while waiting for H-1B cap selection. Structured correctly, CPT in a Tax Manager role can build the employer relationship and specialty occupation documentation needed for a future H-1B petition.