Assurance Principal

Overview

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. CLA has more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, and we strive 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 include flexible PTO, up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, paid volunteer time off, mental health coverage, a quarterly wellness stipend, fertility benefits, and a complete list of benefits available.

CLA is currently seeking an Assurance Principal or Signing Director to support our clients in our growing Spokane or Central Washington locations. The P/SD contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.

• Lead a team of industry professionals to deliver tax compliance and consulting services, mentoring the team to understand their clients ' businesses and delivering the firm’s services to fully meet client needs.
• 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 and tax returns prepared by staff.
• Review and sign client deliverables.
• Keep current on tax law changes.
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.
• Experience in Agriculture, Food and Beverage or Real Estate is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or master’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Current CPA licensure required.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience with a public accounting and/or professional services firm with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.

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. For Washington, the range for this position is $185,000 - $300,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To view a complete list of benefits .

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 more. To view a complete list of benefits .