Tax Principal

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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry‑focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join our Raleig or Charlotte office. The Principal/Signing Director contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

Relocating? This is an onsite position in any one of our North Carolina offices. A comprehensive relocation package is offered to candidates willing to relocate to North Carolina full‑time. Other locations include Birmingham, AL;
Huntsville, AL;
Montgomery, AL;
Louisville, KY;
Lexington, KY;
Bowling Green, KY;
Greenville, SC;
Charleston, SC;
Columbia, SC;
Richmond, VA;
Charleston, WV;
Savannah, GA;
Knoxville, TN;
Chattanooga, TN;
Kingsport, TN.

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, including mentoring the team to understand and help their clients by developing a deep understanding of their businesses and delivering the firm’s services to fully meet client 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Complete list of benefits available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For more information about hiring rights, see the company policy.

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, 401(k) and much more.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Accounting