Audit & Assurance Director: Lead Teams & Client Success

CliftonLarsonAllen; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, is hiring an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager to join CLA's growing Northeast Region. This in-office position is based out of one of our Pittsburgh or Connecticut offices: Pittsburgh, PA; Shelton, CT; and West Hartford, CT.

You will lead nonprofit and other engagements, plan staffing and execution of assurance work, and mentor a high-performing team, while coordinating with Principals to deliver client value and maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• CPA license certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of high-performing people.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide client-ready solutions.
• Desire to work with clients to help their businesses succeed strategically.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of nonprofit and other engagements as delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to deliver value to clients.
• Lead engagement decisions and keep the Engagement Principal informed.
• Develop and mentor the team through recruitment planning and staff development.
• Prepare engagement letters, discuss terms with clients, estimate fees, and secure signatures.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs, and present findings for approval.
• Monitor engagement progress, deadlines, and budgets; communicate developments to the Engagement Principal.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Engagement management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, is hiring an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager to join CLA's growing Northeast Region. This in-office position is based out of one of our Pittsburgh or Connecticut offices: Pittsburgh, PA; Shelton, CT; and West Hartford, CT.

You will lead nonprofit and other engagements, plan staffing and execution of assurance work, and mentor a high-performing team, while coordinating with Principals to deliver client value and maintain project momentum.