Tax Principal - Oil & Gas - North Texas

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support Oil & Gas clients in Texas. The role involves leading tax teams, delivering compliance and consulting services, and expanding client relationships. CPA licensure and 8+ years of public accounting tax experience are required.

The position emphasizes leadership, engagement management, and staying current on tax law changes, with opportunities to mentor staff and grow the practice in the Texas region.

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).
• 8+ 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client advisory

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Taxation

Master’s degree in accounting or Taxation

CPA licensure

Job description

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 Oil & Gas clients in our Texas region. This role contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

How you’ll create opportunities in this role:

• 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).
• 8+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.