Tax Principal or Signing Director - Nashville

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join its Nashville, Tennessee Private Industry Tax Team, focusing on S-Corps, Partnerships, and Individuals. The Principal/Signing Director contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership. They lead tax and industry professionals in delivering tax compliance and consulting services, take full responsibility for client services within a book of business, and develop new business and expand services for existing clients. CLA is a national professional services firm with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach. Its purpose is to create opportunities for clients, employees, and communities through wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. CLA emphasizes a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
Current CPA licensure; a JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of a 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 in delivering tax compliance and consulting services, and mentor the team to understand clients’ businesses and meet their needs.
Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
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.