Assurance Manager: Lead Financial Services Audits (CPA Req)

CliftonLarsonAllen; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) seeks an Assurance Manager or Director to join our Financial Services Group in Dallas. You will lead audit and assurance engagements for financial institutions, delivering high-quality services while advising clients and driving engagement quality.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business development, recruiting, and client satisfaction. CPA is required; 6+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm preferred.
• CPA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a primary client contact and maintain 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 feedback and professional development.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top talent.
• Contribute to business development by strengthening client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Deliver operational excellence and ensure profitable engagement execution and client experience.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Budget management

Mentoring & development

Business development

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) seeks an Assurance Manager or Director to join our Financial Services Group in Dallas. You will lead audit and assurance engagements for financial institutions, delivering high-quality services while advising clients and driving engagement quality.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business development, recruiting, and client satisfaction. CPA is required; 6+ years of experience preferred.