Assurance Principal – Healthcare and Life Sciences

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Manage relationships with existing clients and grow business through development activities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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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 public accounting practices, with a strong focus on client service and mentorship.

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Client Relationship ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationPublic Accounting ExperienceCPA LicenseAudit Expertise

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAuditEngagement ManagementBudgetingClient Funding Assistance

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingClient EngagementFinancial PlanningAudit ObjectivesEngagement Letters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage relationships with existing clients and grow business through development activities
Identify and develop opportunities through centers of influence, referrals, and associations
Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business
Review and sign engagement letters, discuss assignment terms, and approve fees
Review and approve staff-prepared work papers
Review engagement progress and ensure all phases are properly executed
Review time budgets and deadlines and attend final client meetings
Communicate engagement status, client challenges, findings, and recommendations to managers and staff
Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding
Help clients meet audit and financial planning objectives using a range of tools
Bring seamless capability opportunities to clients and existing relationships
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 10 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in 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