Principal - National Accounting for Income Taxes (NAIT)

CLA is currently seeking a Principal to join our National Accounting for Income Tax (NAIT ) practice. The Principal contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

How you'll create opportunities in this role:

• Demonstrate deep technical skills and general industry knowledge.
• Excel at engagement management and operational excellence.
• Drive the global tax provision process and coordinate with specialists.
• Lead engagement teams and provide technical instruction.
• Manage client relationships and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate staffing with peers.
• Assist with business development opportunities.
• Travel expectation is 0% - 10%.

What you will need:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience serving in a tax role with a public accounting firm and/or professional services firm.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Certification/ Licenses: CPA certification. JD may be accepted in place of CPA certification.
• Deep knowledge of FASB Subtopic ASC 740 and/or International Accounting Standard 12 - Income Taxes preferred.
• ONESOURCE Tax Provision (OTP) or other similar provision software preferred.
• Deep background in corporate US tax compliance and a high-level understanding of US international tax concepts preferred.
• Management experience indicating organizational skills to plan, budget, and manage highly skilled teams across the country preferred.
• Experience mentoring and developing associates/seniors from a technical and career perspective preferred.