CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 1 day ago
Tax Principal
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for clients and communities. The Tax Principal role involves leading a team in delivering tax compliance and consulting services, while also managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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