Assurance Signing Director - Construction

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA in Missouri seeks a Signing Director to join our Greater Missouri Assurance team. This is a leadership role focused on growing the book of business, managing large assurance engagements, and delivering high-quality client service.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in public accounting, CPA license, and a strong track record in leadership, budgeting, and client relationships. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in assurance or public accounting.
• Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

CLA 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.

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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.

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