Tax Principal | Western WA Leadership & Client Advisory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead a tax team in Western Washington. You will mentor professionals, manage a client book, review engagements, and drive new business development to enhance the firm’s service delivery and client relationships.

Required CPA (EA/JD may be accepted) with 10+ years in public accounting tax roles. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $400,000 in WA, with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

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 and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, mentoring the team to understand clients' businesses and deliver full service.
• 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 through a willingness to devote time to the practice.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax expertise

Team leadership

CPA required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to lead a tax team in Western Washington. You will mentor professionals, manage a client book, review engagements, and drive new business development to enhance the firm’s service delivery and client relationships.

Required CPA (EA/JD may be accepted) with 10+ years in public accounting tax roles. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $400,000 in WA, with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.