Assurance Manager – Financial Services Group

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading audit and assurance engagements, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality standards while mentoring team members. Proficient in financial institution audits and maintaining engagement budgets and timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Audit Engagement ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCPA CertificationFinancial Institution AuditsTeam Mentoring and Development

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Hard Skills

Audit ServicesInternal Control AssessmentEngagement Budget ManagementQuality Standards OversightAudit Plan Review

Soft Skills

Proactive GuidanceBusiness DevelopmentTalent Retention

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingProfessional ServicesAssurance ServicesFinancial Institutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
Serve as a primary client contact and provide proactive guidance
Maintain strong client relationships
Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, and quality standards
Review audit plans, internal control assessments, and engagement deliverables
Mentor, coach, and develop team members
Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of talent
Contribute to business development by strengthening client relationships and identifying growth opportunities
Ensure profitable engagement execution and exceptional client experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years of relevant experience required
Experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required
CPA required
Ability to lead assurance and audit engagements for financial institution clients
Knowledge of audit, review, and compilation services
Ability to manage engagement budgets, timelines, and quality standards
Ability to review audit plans and internal control assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Professional development