Signing Director - Assurance - State & Local Govt

Location: Northern

## Signing Director
- Assurance
- State & Local Govt Apply locations:
West Hartford, CT:
Shelton, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R17754

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 benefitsCLA 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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