The advancement of 90 professionals reinforces CLA’s promise to grow and elevate talent
This week, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) announced the advancement of 90 professionals to the roles of principal, signing director, and technical director, a milestone reflecting the firm’s enduring promise to invest in its people and champion career growth.
Twice each year, CLA celebrates the achievements of its exceptional team members by elevating individuals who exemplify leadership, excellence, and a deep commitment to client service. This fall’s advancement cycle is a powerful reminder CLA doesn’t just talk about opportunity — it delivers on it. Each of these advancements was effective Nov. 1.
“These advancements reflect our belief in the limitless potential of our people,” said Jen Leary, CEO of CLA. “We invest in our team because we know our greatest asset is our people. Their growth fuels our ability to provide impeccable client service.”
The newly advanced principals, signing directors, and technical directors will lead client engagements, drive strategic growth, and mentor teams across CLA’s diverse service lines and industries. Their advancements, effective November 1, 2025, are part of CLA’s broader inspired careers initiative, which encourages its people to plan and chart their own career goals, creating personalized career pathways designed to help team members thrive.
New this year is the creation of the technical director role within CLA. These leaders have deep technical experience, work within a specific service line, and are recognized in the market for their technical specialty. It’s another career path designed to recognize leaders providing specific benefits outside of the traditional career designations of principal or signing director.
“Each of these individuals has shown exceptional dedication to our mission of knowing and helping our clients,” Chief People Officer Kirthi Mani said. “Their advancements are not just personal achievements; they reflect CLA’s collective success and our promise to create meaningful careers. We are especially excited to create new career opportunities through the technical director role. They are bringing significant technical abilities spanning our firm, working cross-functionally to build our marketplace value.”
This year’s advancements are spread across services, industries, and regions served by CLA. With more than 130 offices across the U.S. and in the U.K., and nearly 9,000 professionals serving 200,000 clients, CLA continues to grow its footprint and expand its services in wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. The firm’s commitment to career advancement is a cornerstone of its strategy to build a bold, inclusive, and future-ready organization.
About CLA
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.