CLA announces career advancements in Southwest Florida

CliftonLarsonAllen, the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including six in Southwest Florida. The advancements are effective July 1.

With more than 130 locations, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice and professional services in wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing. Twice each year, CLA recognizes its talented professionals, like those advancing today, for their exceptional contributions to their clients and the firm’s continued growth and development. The individuals advancing today in Southwest Florida include:

· Chris Ries, manager, tax

· Judith Rohde, director, assurance

· Andrew Rappleyea, senior IT business analyst, technology services

· AJ Major, senior, assurance

· Jake Seeber, manager, CAAS assistant controller

· Brian Zingaretti, manager, tax

CLA exists to create opportunities including helping people achieve an inspired career and advancement within the firm. With more than 9,000 employees serving thousands of clients, CLA’s mentorship programs and leadership connections provide career paths for all employees. Each career path is distinctly personal and CLA takes pride in helping employees move into new roles within the company to build on their strengths and learn new skills. The firm is continuing to expand into new markets and services to better provide seamless service to clients and verticals, providing clients with a wealth of resources in accounting, professional services, wealth advisory, audit and much more.

“CLA has an incredible talent base across our firm. I’m thrilled to share in the excitement of this group of professionals as they advance to new heights, continuing to help us exceed client expectations,” said Jen Leary, CEO of CLA. “At CLA, we believe in succession and in helping our people grow personally and professionally, enabling them to create inspired career experiences.”

“Our mission is to know and help our clients and serve as trusted advisors for their business. The people advancing today have continued to learn and challenge themselves with a growth mindset that has had a positive impact,” said Kyle Williamson. “Congratulations to each of the exceptional individuals advancing in the firm, your commitment and dedication to growing the firm is appreciated.”