Tax Principal

All candidates must apply directly at www.clarknuber.com to be considered. We are not accepting resumes from external recruiters.

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Tax Principal who excels in collaboration, delivers excellent customer service, communicates effectively, and instills trust in both clients and colleagues. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow into a shareholder position within our firm. We welcome candidates with technical expertise in several areas of tax, including those who can introduce new lines of business.

As a Tax Principal, you will provide expert-level tax advisory and consulting services, manage and maintain direct client relationships, and oversee operational tax activities for a diverse range of clients. You will also play a key role in supervising teams, initiating and supporting collaborative business and practice development with shareholders and other leaders, and contributing to our firm's growth strategies. ​

We are considering candidates with experience in either commercial, high-net worth or real estate tax matters. Our commercial team is a specialized team within the broader tax practice that delivers tailored tax compliance and consulting services to clients across a diverse range of industries. These include high-growth technology firms, global enterprises with cross-border operations, and complex manufacturing and distribution businesses.

In our High-Net Worth team, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to design and execute comprehensive tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals and their affiliated entities including pass through entities. You’ll play a key role in advising clients on ways to optimize their family wealth and business success, providing meaningful insights that make a lasting impact.

Our real estate tax team advises clients with complex real estate holdings and transactions. This includes real estate investment firms, developers, property managers, and high-net-worth individuals with significant real estate portfolios.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Deliver a full spectrum of tax services including compliance reviews, tax research, and tax consulting services.

• Participate in and provide leadership in business development activities, including preparation and presentation of new client proposals and leading team sales.

• Collaborate with shareholders & other principals on technical questions, create new and revise business & risk strategies, and be a champion for process improvements.

• Participate in people development through coaching, feedback, and exposure to stretch assignments, and help mentees aligning career development goals with organizational objectives.

• Work closely with partners, principals, senior managers, managers, seniors, and staff in other practice groups to integrate skills into a team approach to better serve clients.

• Serve as a technical resource and provide subject matter expertise in multiple areas of tax to senior managers, managers, seniors, associates, and clients.

• Lead special projects, technology implementation, and drive efficiency updates to current systems and processes.

• Supervise multiple engagement teams, ensuring adherence to deadlines, and compliance with professional standards.

• Review the work of others for accuracy and understanding and identify missing components in multiple area of expertise.

• Manage proactive and clear communication with clients, actively leading challenging discussions to surpass their expectations.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships at the executive level with management, board, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in firm initiatives, initiate practice development, and contribute to firm growth strategies.

• Inquisitive on client’s work & industry to allow for consultative approach and seek strategies to improve quality on internal operations.

• Engage in external professional activities to build and maintain strong networks and promote and enhance the firm's presence in the market.

• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees.

• Oversee client billing activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing for services rendered.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shareholders to support the needs of the organization.

Eligibility: You must pass a credit check at any time to remain eligible for this position.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience. CPA license or equivalent.

Experience:  10+ years’ progressively more responsible assignments in public accounting where a broad expertise in taxation and compliance can be demonstrated.  At least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Salary Range: $164,986 minimum to $263,977 maximum

Benefits: Clark Nuber provides fully paid insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability, and AD&D) for employees, with subsidized dependent coverage. The firm grants paid parental leave, 10 holidays, and encourages up to 4 weeks of flexible time off annually. Committed to professional growth, it supports various learning opportunities, including licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees. Benefits also include a 401k, profit-sharing plans, and more.

Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our business objectives and clients, and recognized for their individual and team contributions. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and experience a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance of difference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.

Clark Nuber complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact CNHR@clarknuber.com.

This position is open until filled and you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application.