Principal or Signing Director - National Exempt Tax (NExT)

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 growing and seeking to hire an experienced Principal or Signing Director – National Exempt Tax (NExT) to join our talented firm.

The position offers growth, opportunities for advancement, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels; strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of controversy professionals; problem solving and creative abilities, coupled with sound judgment; ability to manage multiple matters; strategic skills to build a practice; and high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Principal or Signing Director – National Exempt Tax (NExT) role:

• Serve tax exempt clients in the Healthcare, Higher Ed, and Nonprofit industries in a high impact manner, demonstrating command of a major area of specialization.
• Demonstrate deep technical skills and have the above related industry knowledge.
• Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
• Assist clients with meeting their tax and day to day compliance needs.
• Research and draft technical tax memoranda on various tax issues for clients.
• Review and sign a variety of exempt organization returns and serve as a subject matter expert when appropriate.
• Develop and mentor staff and oversee client engagement teams.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience serving in a tax role with public accounting and/or professional services firm
• CPA required (JD or Enrolled Agent (EA) may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification)
• Experience specializing in tax exempt organizations preferred

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is $165,000 - $300,000

The compensation range for this position in Maryland is $200,000 - $350,000

The compensation range for this position in New Jersey is $180,000 - $400,000

The compensation range for this position in New York is $340,000 - $400,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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.

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

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About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.

For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected]