Tax Principal – Signing Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Tax Principal or Signing Director providing tax planning, consulting, and client advisory services for CLA, a national professional services firm. Leading client engagements, business development, and team mentoring.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeLivingston • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax planning and consulting, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development. Holds a CPA license and possesses extensive public accounting experience, ensuring compliance with current tax laws and regulations.

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Tax PlanningClient Relationship ManagementPublic Accounting ExperienceCPA LicensureBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Tax ConsultingTax Law KnowledgeEngagement Letter ReviewWork Paper ReviewTax Return Approval

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationClient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJDEA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingProfessional ServicesTaxationClient DeliverablesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop client relationships by delivering tax planning and consulting services
Understand clients’ businesses and deliver firm services to meet their needs
Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business
Review and sign engagement letters
Discuss assignment nature and terms with clients and staff
Approve fees
Review and approve work papers and tax returns prepared by staff
Review and sign client deliverables
Keep current on tax law changes
Provide consultation services and technical expertise to clients and CLA professionals
Strengthen existing client relationships
Develop new business
Mentor team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Career growth opportunities
Choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility