Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel to client sites.

Salary:

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

# Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

CLA is seeking a Tax Principal to join our New England markets Manufacturing and Distribution tax practice. The role offers an opportunity to lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, while also developing new business and expanding services to existing clients.

## Job Responsibilities

The Principal contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at:

* Client advisory
* Service advocacy
* Relationship development
* Leadership

The Principal will be responsible for:

* Assigning work and 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
* Assuming full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business
* Reviewing and signing engagement letters, discussing the nature and terms of assignments with clients and staff, and approving fees
* Reviewing and approving work papers and tax returns prepared by staff
* Reviewing and signing client deliverables
* Keeping current on tax law changes
* Actively developing new business and expanding services to existing clients
* Demonstrating commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice

## Qualifications

To qualify for this role, applicants must have:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Taxation or related field
* Current CPA licensure (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
* Excellent communication and client service skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to travel to client sites

## Salary

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

## About CLA

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.

We are 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

## Apply

If you meet the qualifications for this role, please apply today.

We are currently hiring for this position in the following locations:

* Cranston, RI
* Quincy, MA
* West Hartford, CT
* New Bedford, MA

This is a full time position. The job requisition ID is R6357.

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

Client Advisory, Service Advocacy, Relationship Development, Leadership

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, CPA licensure

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