Assurance Director, Financial Services

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Assurance Manager or Director to join our Financial Services Group. You will lead audit engagements for financial institutions, delivering high-quality services while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, this role focuses on engagement quality, mentoring teams, and driving business development, with a strong emphasis on client service and profitability.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing proactive guidance and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Review audit plans, internal control assessments, and engagement deliverables.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members through ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top talent.
• Contribute to business development efforts by strengthening existing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Deliver operational excellence while ensuring profitable engagement execution and an exceptional client experience.

Skills

CPA

Auditing leadership

Client relationship management

Financial services audit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

CLA is seeking an Assurance Manager or Director to join our Financial Services Group. You will lead audit engagements for financial institutions, delivering high-quality services while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, this role focuses on engagement quality, mentoring teams, and driving business development, with a strong emphasis on client service and profitability.