Audit Director - National Assurance

CliftonLarsonAllen; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director within our National Assurance Group to support Private Industries, including Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare, and International sectors. The ideal candidate will lead technical audit reviews, apply FASB/GAAS standards, and oversee complex debt and equity transactions across engagements.

The role reports to the Managing Principal of Service and offers a flexible location with opportunities for leadership, research, and development of assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent required.
• Supervisory experience driving strategic management.
• Current on professional standards (FASB, GAAS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control review of assurance engagements.
• Analyze observations and findings; perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate to develop process improvements.
• Serve as technical resource for engagement teams on accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Research skills

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Assurance research tools

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whereour purpose is tocreate opportunitiesevery day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building aculturethat invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is currently seeking anAudit Directorin ourNational Assurance Grouptosupport our Private Industries (Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare, and/or International) practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive audit technical review experience working with FASB reporters. This individual should demonstrate a deep understanding of the operations and standards unique to these entities, including proficiency in complex debt and equity transactions, business combinations, going concern considerations, and/or restatements. This role reports directly to the Managing Principal of Service and can be located in any state.

How you'll create opportunities in this role:

• Interact and collaborate with others across all levels of the Firm and on oc casion with clients
• Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements
• Analyze observations and findings, perform root cause analysis, and proactively collaborate to develop process improvements
• Be a technical resource for engagement teams assisting in research and consultation for the application of professional standards and generally accepted accounting principles,
• Assist in development and maintenance of assurance methodology and practice aids for implementation of new standards and related learning,
• Develop thought leadership for internal and external users

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6 years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent
• CPA or equivalent
• Supervisory experience driving strategic management required.
• Current on professional standards, FASB, GAAS
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to engagement teams and clients
• Ability to use various assurance research tools effectively
• Ability to collaborate effectively on technical accounting and assurance topics
• Location is flexible

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge mayimpactthe position of pay within the range.

-The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is - $98,000.00- $168,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Illinois is - $98,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is - $107,000.00 - $175,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Colorado is - $116,000.00 - $187,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Washington is - $107,000.00 - $181,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in California is - $116,000.00 - $194,000.00

-The compensation range for this position in Virginia is - $124,000.00 - $187,000.00

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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