As part of our continued strategic growth, CLA is seeking a
Principalor Signing Director to join our
Bay Area 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:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of public accounting experience, including financial statement audits and related reporting.
- Active CPA license required.
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
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 California posting range for this role is $165,000 - $400,000.
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Wellness at CLATo 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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