Audit Director — State & Local Government Leader

CliftonLarsonAllen; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director/Manager to join the West Region State and Local Government practice. You will lead client engagements, mentor staff, and drive strategic planning for governmental audits.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least six years in a public accounting firm, experience leading teams, and a CPA license. California and Colorado compensation ranges are provided, with a strong focus on career growth and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm driving strategic management.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred.
• CPA license certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence; communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director/Manager to join the West Region State and Local Government practice. You will lead client engagements, mentor staff, and drive strategic planning for governmental audits.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least six years in a public accounting firm, experience leading teams, and a CPA license. California and Colorado compensation ranges are provided, with a strong focus on career growth and client service.