Assurance Principal – Construction

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Manage and develop relationships with clients .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships and overseeing engagement teams while ensuring compliance with financial planning and audit objectives. Proficient in financial statement preparation and maintaining project timelines and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Relationship ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationAudit ExperienceCPA LicenseTeam Development and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAuditEngagement ManagementTime BudgetingFee Approval

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Financial Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingClient EngagementEngagement LettersWork Papers ReviewFunding Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and develop relationships with clients
Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business
Review and sign engagement letters and approve fees
Review and approve work papers prepared by staff
Review engagement progress and ensure all phases are carried out properly
Review time budgets and deadlines
Attend final client meetings
Communicate engagement status, client problems, findings, and recommendations to managers and staff
Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding
Assist clients with audit and financial planning objectives using a range of tools
Develop, mentor, and oversee client engagement teams
Lead engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of public accounting experience
Experience emphasizing financial statement preparation and audits
CPA license is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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