Audit Director & Leader – Local Government

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) seeks an Audit Director/Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in the Sunbelt region. The role focuses on leading governmental audits, managing client relationships, and guiding staff through audit engagements.

In this capacity you will mentor teams, monitor budgets and timelines, and contribute to financial planning objectives for local, state, and government clients. A CPA license and a strong background in public accounting are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm driving strategic management.
• CPA license is required; experience leading governmental audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining funding to positively impact their communities.
• Assist clients with audit and financial planning objectives using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing engagement teams.
• Lead engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship

Strategic management

Education

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

CPA license

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) seeks an Audit Director/Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in the Sunbelt region. The role focuses on leading governmental audits, managing client relationships, and guiding staff through audit engagements.

In this capacity you will mentor teams, monitor budgets and timelines, and contribute to financial planning objectives for local, state, and government clients. A CPA license and a strong background in public accounting are essential.