Tax Principal & Client Advisory Leader

CliftonLarsonAllen; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Complete list of benefits here

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join our team and lead a tax practice. The role focuses on delivering tax compliance and consulting services, mentoring staff, and expanding services for clients in a book of business.

The position requires a CPA licensure and 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, with a track record in leadership and client advisory within a professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in accounting, Taxation or related field
• Current CPA licensure required. (JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of CPA).
• 10+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Review and sign engagement letters, discuss the nature and terms of assignments with clients and staff, and approve fees.
• Review and approve work papers and tax returns prepared by staff.
• Review and sign client deliverables.
• Keep current on tax law changes.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.

Skills

Tax consulting

People leadership

Client advisory

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

CPA licensure

Job description

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join our team and lead a tax practice. The role focuses on delivering tax compliance and consulting services, mentoring staff, and expanding services for clients in a book of business.

The position requires a CPA licensure and 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, with a track record in leadership and client advisory within a professional services firm.