CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Tax Principal or Signing Director

Posted 2 Days Ago

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4 Locations

In-Office or Remote

165K-400K Annually

Expert/Leader

Consulting

The Role

Lead and oversee tax compliance and advisory for a client book, review and sign engagement letters and tax returns, mentor and manage tax staff, maintain up-to-date tax law knowledge, and develop new business and client relationships while assuming full responsibility for client services.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 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 Southern California 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
Deep partnership tax knowledge

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is $165,000 - $400,000

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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.

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Skills Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Taxation or related field
Current CPA licensure (JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of CPA)
10+ years public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting or professional services firm
Deep partnership tax knowledge

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.