Audit Director - National Assurance

CliftonLarsonAllen; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking an Audit Director within our National Assurance Group in a role that supports Private Industries and Real Estate, Retail, Healthcare, and International sectors. The ideal candidate has extensive audit experience, CPA certification, and a deep understanding of GAAP and FASB standards.

The position offers flexible location within the United States and leadership responsibility. You will oversee quality control reviews, provide technical guidance to teams, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and assurance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex accounting issues and engage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control reviews of assurance engagements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to engagement teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain assurance methodologies and learning resources.
• Collaborate across the Firm to implement new standards and processes.
• Contribute to thought leadership within the National Assurance Group.

Skills

Audit leadership

Quality control

Communication

Analytical skills

Research tools

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Tools

GAAS familiarity

FASB knowledge

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whereour purpose is to create 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.