Audit Director: Lead Engagements & Build High-Impact Teams

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 104,300 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager/Director to join our Eastern Washington office. You will assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of audits for clients delegated by Principals, while leading staff and ensuring high-quality engagements.

The role requires a CPA, 6+ years of public accounting experience with financial statements, audits, and reviews, and travel to client sites, including overnights. Compensation reflects geography and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statements, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Current CPA license required.
• Ability to travel to client sites, including overnight travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of regular services for clients delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing, and execution of assurance engagements for efficiency and client value.
• Lead decision-making for engagements; inform Engagement Principal of major decisions and progress.
• Develop and mentor staff; assist in recruiting and planning assignments; evaluate performance.
• Supervise engagement letters and discuss terms with clients; estimate fees; obtain sign-off.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs; revise as needed; present for approval.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

Job description

CLA is seeking an Audit Manager/Director to join our Eastern Washington office. You will assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of audits for clients delegated by Principals, while leading staff and ensuring high-quality engagements.

The role requires a CPA, 6+ years of public accounting experience with financial statements, audits, and reviews, and travel to client sites, including overnights. Compensation reflects geography and experience.