Tax Principal & Signing Director — Lead Client Advisory

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Quarterly Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join our Raleigh office. You will lead a team of tax professionals, deliver tax compliance and consulting services, and develop a deep understanding of client businesses to meet their evolving needs.

We value leadership, client advisory, and relationship development; CPA licensure is preferred, with 10+ years in public accounting. This role supports growing client portfolios and the firm’s trusted advisory services.

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.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• 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 and keep current on tax law changes.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax expertise

Client advisory

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Taxation or related field

Job description

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join our Raleigh office. You will lead a team of tax professionals, deliver tax compliance and consulting services, and develop a deep understanding of client businesses to meet their evolving needs.

We value leadership, client advisory, and relationship development; CPA licensure is preferred, with 10+ years in public accounting. This role supports growing client portfolios and the firm’s trusted advisory services.