Tax Principal: Leadership + Client Impact & Strategy

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Principal, Tax to lead client engagements, oversee tax returns, and drive compliance in a fast-paced public accounting environment. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring high-quality service.

The role requires a CPA/EA/JD with 7+ years of public accounting experience and proven leadership capabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• CPA, EA or JD required (CPA preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Prioritize a heavy workload and remain organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide a final technical review on tax returns and documents for the majority of client base.
• Research tax issues and resolutions/recommendations for those issues.
• Stay abreast of developments and changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Direct, coordinate, schedule and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, coordinating and interfacing with clients to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate with clients to ensure their best interests are achieved.
• Direct and support subordinates’ activities to achieve objectives and set budgets.
• Monitor the quality of our product and the performance of our personnel.
• Assign, track and manage tasks/projects for staff/supervisors.
• Develop staff and supervisors.
• Build networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Manage billing functions, collections, and monitor WIP and write-downs.
• Participate in in-house CPE and training activities.

Education

CPA/EA/JD

Job description

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Principal, Tax to lead client engagements, oversee tax returns, and drive compliance in a fast-paced public accounting environment. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring high-quality service.

The role requires a CPA/EA/JD with 7+ years of public accounting experience and proven leadership capabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.