Assurance Signing Director - Construction

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Signing Director to join the Greater Missouri Assurance team in St. Louis. This leadership role focuses on growing a book of business, delivering high-quality assurance engagements, and building strong client relationships.

You will oversee engagement scope, budgets, and deadlines, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to professional standards. Active CPA and construction industry experience are required, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Construction industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development by growing a book of business and expanding client relationships.
• Lead and oversee assurance engagements, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage engagement scope, fees, budgets, and deadlines with strong client communication.
• Serve as the primary client relationship owner and trusted advisor.
• Review financial statements and workpapers to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Provide overall engagement leadership, staffing, risk management, and quality control.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams; provide coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Engagement leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assurance Signing Director - Construction### Assurance Signing Director - ConstructionApply: St Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R18448CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where **our purpose is to** ***create opportunities*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. As part of our continued strategic growth, CLA is seeking a **Signing Director** to join our **Greater Missouri Assurance team**. This role is designed for a motivated leader who is excited to help build and grow our presence in the market while contributing to an established, high-performing team. **How you’ll create impact in this Assurance role:** * Drive business development by growing a book of business, expanding client relationships, and actively engaging in the community.* Lead and oversee assurance engagements, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.* Manage engagement scope, fees, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining strong client communication.* Serve as the primary client relationship owner and trusted advisor.* Review financial statements and workpapers to ensure accuracy and adherence to professional standards.* Provide overall engagement leadership, including staffing, risk management, and quality control.* Mentor and develop high-performing teams; provide coaching and performance feedback. **What you will need:** * 8+ years of relevant experience required* Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management preferred* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.* Experience including financial statement audits and related reporting.* Active CPA license required.* Construction industry experience.* Ability to travel to client sites as needed. #LI-CD1