Tax Principal or Signing Director

CLA is currently seeking a Tax Principal or Signing Director to support our Southern California 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.

- 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.

- Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.

- 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

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 California is $165,000 - $400,000