Tax Principal

2 weeks ago


Arlington, VA, United States CliftonLarsonAllen Full time

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.

Our Perks:

  • Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you)
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Mental health coverage
  • Quarterly Wellness stipend
  • Fertility benefits
  • Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our partnership clients. This role 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.
  • Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
  • Deep knowledge of complex partnership returns
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.

What you will need:

  • 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

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.



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