CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Signing Director - Assurance - State & Local Govt

Posted 4 Days Ago

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2 Locations

In-Office

Senior level

Consulting

The Role

Lead assurance engagements for state and local government clients: manage client relationships, oversee and approve engagement workpapers and fees, sign engagement letters, monitor budgets and deadlines, mentor staff, and assist clients with funding and audit/financial planning objectives.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Our Perks:

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Fertility benefits

CLA is currently seeking an Assurance Signing Director to join our State & Local Govt team in West Hartford. The role contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

How you’ll create opportunities in this role:

Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.
Review and sign engagement letters, discuss the nature and terms of assignments with clients and staff, and approve fees.
Review and approve work papers prepared by staff.
Periodically review engagement progress to determine whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly.
Review time budgets and deadlines, provide ongoing attention to client’s management, and attend final client meetings.
Communicate with managers and staff regarding engagement status, client problems, findings, and recommendations.
Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.

What you will need:

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You have a minimum of 8+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
CPA license is required.

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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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Skills Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 8+ years public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits
CPA license

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources are positioned as a differentiator, including a recurring wellness stipend and expanded mental-health support options. Flexible work arrangements such as work-from-home and flex time are also framed as meaningful non-cash rewards.
Parental & Family Support — Family-building support is broad, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. Additional programs like support for nursing parents who travel further strengthen the family benefits set.
Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match and profit sharing, with vesting time reportedly reduced in recent updates. This provides a clearer long-term value component beyond base pay.