Audit Director - National Assurance

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an Audit Director in our National Assurance Group to support our Private Industries practice (Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare, and/or International). The ideal candidate will have extensive audit technical review experience with FASB reporters and handle complex debt and equity transactions, business combinations, and restatements.

This role reports to the Managing Principal of Service and supports a flexible location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience driving strategic management.
• Current on professional standards, FASB, GAAS.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Location is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Audit research tools

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Assurance research tools

Audit standards knowledge

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 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 a culture that 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 an Audit Director in our National Assurance Group to support 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 may impact the 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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