Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to lead, develop and motivate tax staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel to client locations.

Salary information:

The salary for this Tax Principal role is competitive and commensurate with experience.


# Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal to grow and expand the New England markets Manufacturing and Distribution tax practice. This Principal will contribute at the highest level in their industry and excel at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

## 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
- 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 company through a willingness to devote time to the practice

## Requirements

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- Current CPA licensure required. (JD 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
- Demonstrated experience managing business tax engagements with a deep understanding of partnership, S corporation and C corporation concepts.
- Experience providing complex tax planning strategies to high-net-worth clients.
- Ability to lead, develop and motivate tax staff.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel to client locations.

## Salary

The salary for this Tax Principal role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

## Benefits

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. Our perks include:

- 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

If you’re looking to join a top 10 national professional services firm where you can create opportunities every day for our clients, our people, and our communities, then come join the CLA team.

Flexible PTO, Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, Paid Volunteer Time Off, Mental health coverage, Quarterly Wellness stipend, Fertility benefits

CPA Licensure, Public Accounting Experience, Business Tax Engagements, Complex Tax Planning Strategies, Strong Client Relationships, Leadership Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Taxation or related field

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Taxation or related field

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