Tax Principal - Manufacturing

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.

**Our 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
• Complete list of benefits [here](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.claconnect.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fcareers-supporting%2Fwellness-brochure.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CChad.Guglielmetti%40claconnect.com%7C4b916431d96946a961ca08dc8992cd7a%7C4aaa468e93ba4ee3ab9f6a247aa3ade0%7C0%7C0%7C638536510863824670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NRX9UGKhegIfpPqoIfxExiAeddsrkZD2YKfaBsi2T4E%3D&reserved=0)

CLA is currently seeking a **Tax Principal or Signing Director** to support our M&D/AFB clients in one of our **Texas** **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.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• 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.
• 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/2024-wellness-brochure.pdf?rev=4bcfde10035341fe88a28cbb5a78b3a6&hash=41EE22B2459D64E86FD0967978269399).