CliftonLarsonAllen

Tax Principal or Signing Director - Western Washington

CliftonLarsonAllen$150K — $400K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA required (EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA)
  • 10+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role
  • Significant experience in client advisory and relationship management
  • Proven track record in business development and service expansion

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to deliver tax compliance and consulting services
  • Take full responsibility for all client services within a designated book of business
  • Review and sign engagement letters, discussing terms with clients and staff
  • Approve work papers and tax returns prepared by team members
  • Sign off on client deliverables to ensure quality and compliance
  • Stay informed on tax law changes to advise clients accurately
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities and broaden services for existing clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Support for physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Collaborative approach to compensation structures
Full Job Description
CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our clients in our growing WesternWashington locations. The P/SD 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.
  • 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 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


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 position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $150,000 - $400,000

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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.

To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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Size
6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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