Assurance Manager or Director - Financial Services Group

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking an Assurance Manager or Director to lead audit and assurance engagements for financial services clients in the Pacific Northwest. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure high-quality deliverables while mentoring others.

The role emphasizes client service, engagement quality, and business development within CLA's Financial Services Group. CPA is required and a degree in accounting or related field is mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Client relationship management

Audit engagement leadership

Mentoring and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

CLA is seeking an Assurance Manager or Director to join our growing Financial Services Group. In this role, you will lead assurance and audit engagements for financial institution clients, delivering high-quality audit, review, and compilation services while serving as a trusted advisor to clients while driving engagement quality, team development, and exceptional client service. This role can be based in one of our strategic growth markets, in our Pacific Northwest offices.

How you'll create opportunities in this Assurance Manager or Director role:

• 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.

What you will need:

• 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

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 Washington is: $105,000.00 - $181,000.00

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.