Tax Principal

Tax Principal

Join us at Clifford Larson Allen  (CLA) as a Tax Principal. CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to providing industry‑focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. We have over 8,500 professionals across 130 U.S. locations and a global reach, and our purpose is to create opportunities every day for clients, people, and communities.

• Flexible PTO
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits available at CLA

• Location
  :
  Albuquerque, Phoenix, or Tucson offices
• Seniority level
  :
  Director
• Employment type
  :
  Full-time
• Job function
  :
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries
  :
  Accounting

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, including mentoring the team to understand clients’ businesses.
• Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
• Review and sign engagement letters, discuss 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 by devoting time to the practice.

• 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.

To support our family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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