Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience in the Manufacturing & Distribution industry is preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.


# Tax Principal - Manufacturing & Distribution

CLA is seeking an experienced Tax Principal to join its New England markets Manufacturing and Distribution tax practice. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm.

## Job Responsibilities

- Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services
- Mentor 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

## Qualifications

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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
- Experience in the Manufacturing & Distribution industry is preferred
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks

## Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package, including Flexible PTO, Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, Paid Volunteer Time Off, Mental health coverage, Quarterly Wellness stipend, and Fertility benefits.

## Locations

Cranston, RI, Quincy, MA, West Hartford, CT, and New Bedford, MA.

## Time Type

Full Time

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, accounting and taxation of business entities, relationships building

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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