Tax Principal or Signing Director

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

[https://www.claconnect.com/en/who-we-are/dei] 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 support our

Wisconsin offices. This role contributes at the highest level in their industry

and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and

leadership.

How you'll create opportunities in this role

• Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and

consulting services, including mentoring the team to get to know and help

their clients by developing a deep understanding of their businesses and

delivering the firm’s services to fully meet client’s 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.

What you will 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

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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, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits, click here

[https://www.claconnect.com/-/media/files/careers-supporting/wellness-brochure.pdf].