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
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here
An exciting job opportunity is available in CLA. We are currently recruiting for a Director in our National Assurance Technical Group (NATG) focused on the private industries we serve, which include our manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, retail, logistics, technology, professional services, real estate, and private equity industry segments. This role supports our Assurance practice by ensuring quality control and consistent methodologies across Assurance engagements, as well as acting as a technical resource for engagement teams. As a director, you will build and foster lasting client relationships and assure continued close personal attention to client needs.
How you'll create opportunities in this role:
As a member of the NATG team, you will interact with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion with clients and must have the ability to manage multiple projects. The Candidate will report to the Managing Principal of National Assurance. This individual has the opportunity to be involved in a variety of responsibilities/functions that support the Assurance practice including:
• Quality Control: Conduct quality control reviews of assurance engagements to ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and CLA policies and procedures.
• Technical Resource: Serve as a technical resource for complex audit and accounting subject matter for engagement teams, including direct consultations with clients.
• Relationship Building: Build and foster lasting relationships within our industry groups and engagement teams.
• Skill Development: Engage in opportunities to develop new skills and experiences related to our audit quality and assurance transformation initiatives.
What you will need:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certifications/Licenses:
- CPA certification required
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a background and understanding of the operations and standards specific to the variety of for-profit industries and clients we serve. In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated a deep knowledge of professional standards, and generally accepted accounting principles.
- 6+ years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent, including recent experience managing and delivering assurance engagements.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to collaborate with others.
- Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on organization and detail.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to engagement teams and clients.
- Proficiency in using various assurance resources and research products effectively.
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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.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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