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Assurance Principal - Nonprofit

CliftonLarsonAllen
parental leave, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
Apr 27, 2026
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 9,000 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 Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Complete list of benefits here Discover CLA Tax on LinkedIn CLA is proud to have one of the largest Nonprofit practices in the country, supported by decades of experience serving a broad range of nonprofit organizations. As part of our continued strategic growth, CLA is seeking a Principal to join our Bay Area Nonprofit Assurance team. This role is designed for a motivated leader who is excited to help build and grow our presence in the market while contributing to an established, high-performing nonprofit team. How you'll create impact in this Nonprofit Assurance Principal role: Build and expand trusted-advisor relationships with nonprofit executives and boards. Drive business development by growing a book of business, expanding client relationships, and actively engaging in the nonprofit community. Lead and oversee nonprofit assurance engagements, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery. Manage engagement scope, fees, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining strong client communication. Serve as the primary client relationship owner and trusted advisor. Review financial statements and workpapers to ensure accuracy and adherence to professional standards. Provide overall engagement leadership, including staffing, risk management, and quality control. Mentor and develop high-performing teams; provide coaching and performance feedback. What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 8+ years of public accounting experience, including financial statement audits and related reporting. Active CPA license required. Ability to travel to client sites as needed. 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 California posting range for this role is $165,000 - $400,000. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. 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.