Principal or Signing Director - Transaction Tax

CliftonLarsonAllen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA, a top 10 national professional services firm, is seeking a Principal or Signing Director to join our Transaction Tax practice in Colorado. You will lead high‑impact engagements, cultivate client relationships, and mentor team members.

You will perform federal, state, and international tax due diligence, structuring, modeling and other engagements, and collaborate with SALT, International Tax, and Federal Tax Solutions groups. CPA required; a JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Minimum 10+ years of federal, state and/or international tax experience.
• CPA license required; JD or Enrolled Agent acceptance may be considered in lieu of CPA.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with new business development, existing clients and mentoring team members.
• Develop client relationships by delivering a full range of tax due diligence, structuring, modeling and other engagements related to acquisitions and dispositions.
• Work with CLA specialty tax groups (SALT, International Tax, Federal Tax Solutions).
• Perform tax due diligence reviews of tax returns, legal documents, and financial statements, and write tax due diligence reports.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with flexibility, autonomy and execution.
• Lead engagement progress by monitoring time, budgets and deadlines.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax due diligence

Engagement leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Job description

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 currently seeking a Principal or Signing Director to join our Transaction Tax practice.

How you'll create opportunities in this role:

• Manage and develop relationships with new business development, existing clients and mentoring team members.
• Develop client relationships by delivering a full range of tax due diligence, structuring, modeling and other special project engagements related to acquisitions and dispositions by private equity investor groups, family offices and strategic buyers.
• Work with CLA specialty tax groups as needed (SALT, International Tax, and Federal Tax Solutions).
• Perform tax due diligence projects through a review of tax returns, legal documents, and financial statements, and write and review tax due diligence reports.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that offers a ton of flexibility, autonomy, and the encouragement to make things happen.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time, budgets and deadlines for adherence.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience performing federal, state, and/or international tax compliance, planning, and consulting services
• CPA license certification required. A JD degree or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification may be accepted in lieu of a CPA license

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is: $165,000.00 - $400,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $190,000.00 - $300,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $140,000.00 - 300,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $165,000.00 - $300,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $130,000.00 - $400,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New York is: $340,000.00 - $400,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Viginia is: $165,000.00 - $249,000.00

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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.