Tax Principal & Client Advisory Leader

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 165,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join one of our New England offices (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut). The role leads a team delivering tax compliance and consulting services, while expanding client relationships and practice leadership.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or taxation, CPA licensure (JD/EA may be accepted in lieu), and 10+ years in public accounting tax.

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

Leadership

Client advisory

Relationship development

Mentoring

Tax compliance

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/tax

CPA licensure

JD/EA in lieu of CPA

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join one of our New England offices (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut). The role leads a team delivering tax compliance and consulting services, while expanding client relationships and practice leadership.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or taxation, CPA licensure (JD/EA may be accepted in lieu), and 10+ years in public accounting tax.