Tax Principal: Lead Tax Strategy & Client Growth

CliftonLarsonAllen; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k and retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join its Connecticut offices. You will lead a team of tax and industry professionals, own client engagements, review and sign critical tax deliverables, and drive business development to expand services for clients and the firm.

Applicants should have a CPA licensure, a Master’s in Taxation or accounting, and 10+ years in public accounting tax roles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm.
• CPA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, including mentoring the team to understand clients’ businesses and deliver the firm’s services to meet client needs.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's or master's in accounting, Taxation or related field

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join its Connecticut offices. You will lead a team of tax and industry professionals, own client engagements, review and sign critical tax deliverables, and drive business development to expand services for clients and the firm.

Applicants should have a CPA licensure, a Master’s in Taxation or accounting, and 10+ years in public accounting tax roles.