Tax Principal or Signing Director - Eastern or Central Washington

CliftonLarsonAllen; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CLA in Washington seeks a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead tax compliance and advisory services for a diverse client book, ensuring high-quality work and strategic guidance across industries.

You will mentor and develop a team of tax professionals, review engagements and fees, and sign client deliverables while staying current on evolving tax laws and planning opportunities to expand services for existing clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification).
• 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 professionals to deliver compliance and consulting services.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Review and sign engagement letters; discuss assignments with clients and staff; 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 time devoted to the practice.
• Experience in Agriculture, Food and Beverage or Real Estate a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

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 clients in our growing Eastern/Central Washington locations. The P/SD 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.
• 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.
• Experience in Agriculture, Food and Beverage or Real Estate a plus.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)

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

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $150,000 - $400,000

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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.

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