Tax Principal or Signing Director - Northeast

About the Firm

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. 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.

About the Role

The Tax Principal or 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 deliver 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 a 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

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact the position of pay within the range.

Benefits

CLA offers comprehensive benefit options to support physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being, including:

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