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Tax Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Quincy, MAFull-time$165–300K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$165–300K/yr
Location
Quincy, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA Or JD Or EA, required

Job overview

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director for a New England office in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. The role leads tax and industry professionals, oversees client services and deliverables, develops client relationships and new business, and keeps current on tax law changes. Candidates need a degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field, current CPA licensure or an accepted alternative, and at least 10 years of public accounting tax experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tax Compliance, nice to haveTax Consulting, nice to haveClient Advisory, nice to haveRelationship Development, nice to haveLeadership, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Taxation or Related Field, nice to haveCPA or JD or EA, required10+ Years Public Accounting Tax Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

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. CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join one of our New England offices (Massachusetts, Rhode Island,). The Principal/Signing Director 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 Tax Principal 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.
  • 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.
  • Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
  • 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

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact the position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $165,000-$300,000.

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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.

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