Signing Director - Assurance - State & Local Govt

## Signing Director - Assurance - State & Local GovtApplylocations: West Hartford, CT: Shelton, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17754CLA 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.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* Fertility benefitsCLA is currently seeking an **Assurance Signing Director** to join our **State & Local Govt** team in West Hartford. The role contributes at the highest level in their industry and excels at client advisory, service advocacy, relationship development, and leadership.**How you’ll** ***create opportunities*** **in this role:*** Manage and develop relationships with great clients.* Assume full responsibility for all services for clients in a book of business.* Review and sign engagement letters, discuss the nature and terms of assignments with clients and staff, and approve fees.* Review and approve work papers prepared by staff.* Periodically review engagement progress to determine whether all phases of the engagement are being carried out properly.* Review time budgets and deadlines, provide ongoing attention to client’s management, 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 to positively impact their community.* Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.* Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.* Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.**What you will need:*** You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.* You have a minimum of 8+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.* CPA license is required.
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