Audit Director, National Assurance – State & Local Gov

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director in its National Assurance Group to support State and Local Government practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive GASB-focused audit experience and strong knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and Government Auditing Standards.

The role reports to the Managing Principal of National Assurance and can be located in any state, reflecting CLA's flexible work approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in public accounting.
• CPA or equivalent.
• Current on professional standards, GASB pronouncements, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements.
• Interact and collaborate with others across all levels of the Firm and with clients.
• Analyze observations and findings, perform root cause analysis, and propose process improvements.
• Be a technical resource for engagement teams assisting in research and consultation for professional standards and GAAP.
• Assist in development and maintenance of assurance methodology and practice aids.
• Develop thought leadership for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director in its National Assurance Group to support State and Local Government practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive GASB-focused audit experience and strong knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and Government Auditing Standards.

The role reports to the Managing Principal of National Assurance and can be located in any state, reflecting CLA's flexible work approach.