Assurance Principal – Non Profit

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 client relationship management, financial statement preparation, and audit processes, while effectively leading and mentoring engagement teams. Holds a CPA license and possesses extensive public accounting experience to ensure compliance and quality in financial planning objectives.

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Client Relationship ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationAudit ExperienceCPA LicenseTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAuditEngagement ManagementBudgetingFinancial Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingEngagement LettersClient MeetingsFunding 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, discuss assignment terms with clients and staff, 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 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 positively impacting their communities
Assist clients with audit and financial planning objectives using a range of tools
Develop staff through mentoring 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 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
Career growth opportunities