Salvador Castaneda

Salvador is a professional at CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) in Yakima, delivering audit and assurance services within the firm’s Agribusiness, Food & Beverage practice—an industry closely aligned with manufacturing and distribution. He serves a diverse client base that includes apple packing facilities, orchards, fruit processors, cooperatives, grain operations, seafood companies, and other agricultural and manufacturing organizations.

What sets Salvador apart is his foundation—built on over 15 years of hands-on experience in the fruit industry before transitioning into public accounting. His background in grower accounting across multiple packing operations provides a deep, operational understanding of the full production cycle, from orchards to processing, packing, and grower settlements. This perspective allows him to see beyond the numbers and understand the business behind them.

Today, Salvador leads complex audit engagements, manages teams, and mentors staff while driving projects from planning through completion and delivering financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. He is known for bridging the gap between operations and financial reporting—helping clients navigate complexity, strengthen internal processes, and elevate the quality and reliability of their financial information.

Bachelors of Science, Accounting, Central Washinton University

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Specialization in Organizational Management, Central Washington University

Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Volunteer Board Member of The Seasons Performance Hall, a local non-profit organization providing musical performances, education and cultural events that reflect the diversity of the Yakima Valley.