Tax Principal or Signing Director - Northeast

About the role

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.

We are seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to join one of our Northeast offices. The Principal/Signing Director contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, including mentoring the team to develop a deep understanding of their clients’ 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this position varies by location:

• Massachusetts: $165,000–$300,000
• New York: $340,000–$400,000
• New Jersey: $180,000–$400,000
• Maryland: $200,000–$350,000
• Virginia: $200,000–$400,000

Benefits

To support our team members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Additional wellness benefits