Tax Principal - Pennsylvania

CliftonLarsonAllen • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join its Pennsylvania Tax Team, focusing on S-Corps, Partnerships, and Individuals. The role contributes at the highest level in the industry through client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership. The Principal or Signing Director leads tax and industry professionals in delivering tax compliance and consulting services, assumes responsibility for services provided to clients in a book of business, and develops new business and expands services to existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• Current CPA licensure required; a JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of a CPA.
• At least 8 years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax and industry professionals in delivering tax compliance and consulting services.
• Mentor team members to understand clients’ businesses and deliver services that meet their needs.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• Review and sign engagement letters; discuss assignment scope and terms with clients and staff; and approve fees.
• Review and approve staff-prepared work papers and tax returns.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal