Tax Principal - Manufacturing

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our M&D/AFB clients in one of our Texas offices . This role contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

- 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. - Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients. - 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. - Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.

- 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