Tax Principal & Signing Director: Lead Client Advisory

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead a team of tax professionals in Texas, overseeing M&D/AFB client work and providing senior advisory service.

You will review engagements, sign tax returns, develop new business, and mentor staff to deliver accurate, proactive tax solutions while staying current on tax law changes. This role requires a CPA and 10+ years in public accounting tax. This position is based in Texas offices.

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, 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 terms 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 dedication to practice.

Education

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

CPA licensure

Job description

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead a team of tax professionals in Texas, overseeing M&D/AFB client work and providing senior advisory service.

You will review engagements, sign tax returns, develop new business, and mentor staff to deliver accurate, proactive tax solutions while staying current on tax law changes. This role requires a CPA and 10+ years in public accounting tax. This position is based in Texas offices.