Tax Principal or Signing Director - Bellevue, Lacey or Tacoma, WA offices

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) • Lacey, WA

79d • $160,000 - $350,000

About The Position

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our clients in our growing Western Washington locations. The P/SD contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services.
• Mentor the team to get to know and help their clients by developing a deep understanding of their businesses.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree