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Assurance Principal - Real EstateCliftonLarsonAllen • Chicago, IL, US
Assurance Principal - Real Estate

Assurance Principal - Real Estate

CliftonLarsonAllen • Chicago, IL, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assurance Principal Or Signing Director

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.

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 include :

  • 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 currently seeking an Assurance Principal or Signing Director to join our Chicago office in our Real Estate practice. 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 :

  • Lead and grow a book of business that currently includes work served by real estate Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) in other geographies and non-real estate industry-aligned CRLs in Chicago.
  • Establish and expand our real estate industry presence in Chicago and greater Illinoisa market with substantial growth potential in private industries and real estate.
  • Strong leadership skills to manage and collaborate with real estate industry personnel across multiple geographies, while maintaining a sharp focus on developing and retaining local talent to build a sustainable team in Chicago.
  • Collaborate with national and regional leaders to develop strategy, identify market opportunities, and position the firm as a trusted advisor in real estate assurance.
  • This will be an in-office position.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience managing complex assurance engagements within the real estate industry
  • Deep expertise in real estate fund audits (ASC 946), fair value measurement (ASC 820), and key accounting standards such as ASC 842, with ability to apply advanced valuation methodologies and risk-based audit procedures
  • You have a strong focus on funds and fair value assessments
  • CPA license is required.
  • Compensation Strategy

    Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

    The compensation range for this position in IL is $150,000 - $270,000

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    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.

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