Tax Principal & Signing Director, Western Washington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support clients in Western Washington. The role leads a team of tax and industry professionals, delivers tax compliance and consulting, and develops client relationships.

You will review engagements, manage fees, stay current on tax law changes, and actively develop new business while mentoring staff. Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted), and 10+ years in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services and mentor the team.
• 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.
• Keep current on tax law changes.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm by devoting time to the practice.

Skills

Tax advisory

Team leadership

Client relations

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support clients in Western Washington. The role leads a team of tax and industry professionals, delivers tax compliance and consulting, and develops client relationships.

You will review engagements, manage fees, stay current on tax law changes, and actively develop new business while mentoring staff. Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted), and 10+ years in