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Tax Principal - Raleigh

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Charlotte, NC, USA
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Charlotte, NC, USA
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Lead tax professionals in delivering compliance and consulting services, oversee client books of business, approve engagement terms and fees, review tax returns and deliverables, stay current on tax law, mentor staff, and develop new business. The role requires senior client advisory, relationship development, service leadership, and significant public accounting tax experience.
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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 join our Raleigh office. Principals and Signing Director contribute 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 Tax Principal 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

    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
    • Fertility benefits

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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.

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