Tax Principal - Manufacturing

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Texas seeks a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead our M&D/AFB client service team. You will supervise tax compliance and advisory work, mentor staff, and drive client relationships to expand service offerings.

The role requires CPA licensure with 10+ years in public accounting, strong leadership, and the ability to sign off on complex engagements while staying current on tax developments.

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, including mentoring the team to understand clients' businesses and deliver services to meet client needs.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• Review and sign engagement letters, discuss 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm through time and effort.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting, Taxation or related field

Job description

Tax Principal or Signing Director

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 Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our M&D/AFB clients in one of our Texas offices. This role contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, including mentoring the team to get to know and help their clients by developing a deep understanding of their businesses and delivering the firm’s services to fully meet client’s needs.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.

What you will need

• 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

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. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

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