Assurance Manager or Director - Retail

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) seeks an Audit Manager/Director to join our Retail Team in the Greater New York region, with opportunities in NYC, Garden City, NJ and Connecticut.

You will plan, supervise, and execute assurance engagements, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and deliver value to our clients in a collaborative, growth‑oriented firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Current CPA license is required.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement prep, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Retail industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites, with potential overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of assurance engagements for delegated clients.
• In-charge responsibility for timing, staffing, and execution of engagements to deliver value to clients.
• Lead engagement decisions and keep the engagement principal informed of progress.
• Develop teams through recruiting support, planning assignments, and mentoring staff.
• Supervise engagement letters, discuss terms with clients, and ensure signatures before start.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs, revising as needed, and present for approval.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments to the Engagement Principal; prepare final client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

Job description

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, 120 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.

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Manager/Director to join our Retail Team in the Greater New York region. Opportunities are available in our NYC, Garden City, New Jersey and Connecticut locations.

How you'll create opportunities in this Audit Manager/Director role:

• Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's regular services for those clients delegated by Principals.
• Assume in-charge responsibility; plan the timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to promote the most efficient operation and deliver value to our clients.
• Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements/clients; keep the Engagement Principal fully informed of major decisions and the engagement progress.
• Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.
• Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the Engagement Principal, discuss the nature and terms of the assignment with the client, estimate fees, and ensure client signs and returns the engagement letter prior to the start of the engagement.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.
• Follow the engagement progress through monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence; communicate important developments to the Engagement Principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations; provide ongoing attention to client management; and prepare final client meetings.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Current CPA license required.
• Experience in Retail Industry occurred.
• Ability to travel to client sites may also require overnight travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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 New York is: $128,000.00 to $194,000.00

The compensation range for this position in New Jersey is: $124,000.00 to $187,000.00

The compensation range for this position in Connecticut is: $110,000.00 to $181,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

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