Audit & Assurance Senior — Lead Engagements & Grow

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

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 audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

CLA is looking for an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, working with clients on audit engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations is required.
• Prior experience with an established public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of audit and assurance engagements for professional services clients, managing day‑to‑day activities from planning and fieldwork through financial statement preparation and final delivery.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient execution, high-quality service, and a seamless client experience.
• Evaluate client accounting processes and operating procedures, identifying opportunities to enhance controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, providing insights and recommendations to support strong financial reporting and compliance practices.
• Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and required communications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for engagement teams and clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and the clear presentation of technical accounting and audit matters.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership and client stakeholders to address emerging issues, communicate engagement progress, and deliver meaningful business insights and recommendations.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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 audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

CLA is looking for an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, working with clients on audit engagements.