Audit Director/Manager — Lead Client Advisory & Teams

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA, a top national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem.

You will partner with clients to deliver audit services and provide business insights. As a key client advisor, you will lead engagements, manage budgets and timelines, mentor teams, and build strong relationships with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.
• 6+ years in large professional services or public accounting.
• CPA license required.
• Strong leadership and client service mindset.
• Ability to solve issues and present solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements for professional services clients, guiding teams through the lifecycle.
• Drive engagement strategy, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution.
• Serve as trusted advisor to client leadership, communicating progress and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, coaching and supporting growth.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and ensure seamless engagement from letter to final deliverables.
• Review audit programs and internal controls, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and deadlines, identifying process improvements.
• Present findings and insights in client meetings to support informed decisions.

Skills

Audit leadership

Engagement planning

Team leadership

Client communication

Internal controls

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

CLA, a top national professional services firm, is seeking an Audit Director or Audit Manager to join our Carolantaville Professional Services Industry team. This in-office role can be based in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem.

You will partner with clients to deliver audit services and provide business insights. As a key client advisor, you will lead engagements, manage budgets and timelines, mentor teams, and build strong relationships with senior leadership.