CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingFinance
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a U.S.-based professional services and certified public accounting firm serving organizations through audit, tax, consulting, outsourcing, digital solutions, and wealth advisory work. Operating as CliftonLarsonAllen LLP across more than 120 U.S. locations, the firm combines accounting expertise with broader business and investment advisory services, including offerings delivered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC. CLA is also part of the international CLA Global network.

Assurance Principal, Financial Services — Bellevue, WA

Lead assurance engagements and senior client relationships for financial institutions at CLA in Bellevue. Build business, oversee audit quality, and develop assurance talent across the Pacific Northwest.

Description

  • Direct assurance engagements for financial institutions while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery standards
  • Act as the lead relationship owner and trusted advisor for a portfolio of financial services clients
  • Generate business through professional networking, thought leadership, community participation, and book-of-business growth
  • Control engagement scope, fees, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction
  • Review and approve financial statements, audit documentation, engagement letters, and other deliverables
  • Oversee staffing, risk management, quality control, and execution across assurance engagements
  • Nurture ongoing client relationships and uncover opportunities for expanded services
  • Coordinate firmwide specialists and solutions to address client needs
  • Coach assurance professionals and support their performance and career development
  • Keep clients and engagement teams informed about progress, risks, findings, and recommendations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
  • At least eight years of public accounting experience, including financial statement audits and related reporting
  • Active CPA license
  • Strong understanding of banking and financial services
  • Willingness to travel to client locations as needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Broad benefit choices supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being

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