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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Tax Principal

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Lead a team of tax and industry professionals delivering tax compliance and consulting services .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance and consulting services, with a strong focus on client relationship management and team leadership. Holds a CPA license and possesses extensive public accounting experience, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of tax law changes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA LicensureTax CompliancePublic Accounting ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Tax ConsultingTax Law KnowledgeEngagement Letter ReviewWork Paper ReviewTax Return ApprovalBusiness DevelopmentClient Deliverable Review
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationClient Management
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAJDEA
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingProfessional ServicesTaxationCompliance Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a team of tax and industry professionals delivering tax compliance and consulting services
  • Mentor team members and develop deep understanding of clients’ businesses
  • Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business
  • Review and sign engagement letters and discuss assignment 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
  • Develop new business and expand services to existing clients

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
  • Willingness to devote time to the practice

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being