Principal/Signing Director – National Exempt Tax

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Principal or Signing Director managing tax exempt clients in Healthcare, Higher Ed, and Nonprofits. Demonstrating technical skills while leading teams and providing operational excellence.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeArlington • Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve tax exempt clients in the Healthcare, Higher Ed, and Nonprofit industries in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
Demonstrate deep technical skills and have the above related industry knowledge.
Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
Assist clients with meeting their tax and day to day compliance needs.
Research and draft technical tax memoranda on various tax issues for clients.
Review and sign a variety of exempt organization returns and serve as a subject matter expert when appropriate.
Develop and mentor staff and oversee client engagement teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 10+ years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm
CPA required (JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
Experience specializing in tax exempt organizations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax compliancetax memorandaexempt organization returnstax exempt organizationsengagement managementoperational excellence

Soft Skills

mentoringclient engagementleadership

Certifications

CPAJDEnrolled Agent (EA)