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. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
At CLA, Nonprofits are a priority. As the largest industry group in the firm, we have over 850 professionals dedicated to serving our 11,000+ nonprofit clients. We have a legacy of investing in and growing our nonprofit industry, and Texas is our next stop for continued expansion. Our Texas nonprofit team consists of 14 individuals; 6 of which are focused on assurance services. We serve over 100 nonprofits in Texas, largely concentrated in the DFW metro, but also expanding to Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
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:
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here.
CLA is looking to hire an Assurance Principal for our growing Nonprofit practice in our Fort Worth or Dallas, TX office. The principal contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.
As an Assurance Principal you will:
- Assume full responsibility for all client services for clients in book of business.
- Final decision-maker on engagement issues and/or potential problems.
- 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 audit programs prepared by staff.
- Periodically review engagement progress to determine whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly.
- Review and sign management letters and other client deliverables.
- Review time budgets and deadlines, provide ongoing attention to client’s management, and attend final client meetings.
- Keep current on accounting changes.
- Demonstrate leadership among staff and other principals.
- Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
- Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.
- Cultivate an understanding of the firm’s resources and when to involve other firm professionals.
- Maintain steady contact with clients throughout the business year, acquiring thorough knowledge of clients and all facets of their business to effectively attend to the client’s needs and to expand services as applicable.
- Communicate with managers and staff regarding engagement status, client problems, findings, and recommendations.
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Current CPA licensure required.
- 8+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
- Experience auditing Nonprofit entities.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Advanced technical knowledge of audit and accounting concepts.
- Ability to think independently and be committed to change.
- Good business sense and conflict management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Dynamic interpersonal manner with the capacity to develop and train staff through supervised practice.
- Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business.
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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 much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
