Audit Director - National Assurance

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking an Audit Director in our National Assurance Group to support Private Industries. The role requires extensive audit technical review experience with FASB reporters and deep knowledge of complex debt/equity transactions, buyouts, restatements, and going concern considerations.

Remote-friendly with flexible location. The role reports to the Managing Principal of Service and offers collaboration across the Firm, ongoing learning, and leadership development within a

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Complex concepts communication

Collaboration

Assurance research tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Assurance research tools

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 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.

For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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