Audit Manager | CPA - Lead Client Engagements (Travel)

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, seeks an Audit Manager or Director to join the North Texas Team in the Dallas or Fort Worth area. You will plan, supervise, and manage all phases of audits for client engagements, ensuring quality and value delivery.

The role requires a CPA, 6+ years in public accounting, leadership, and client relationship management. Travel to client sites, including overnight stays, is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Current CPA license required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of audit, accounting, and tax concepts.
• Ability to travel to client sites that may also require overnight travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to show strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent client service orientation with an ability to expand services and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm's regular services for those clients delegated by Principals.
• Plan the timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to promote the most efficient operation and deliver value to our clients.
• Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements/clients; keep the Engagement Principal fully informed of major decisions and the engagement progress.
• Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as an instructor or discussion leader in professional development programs.
• Supervise preparation of the engagement letter for approval by the Engagement Principal, discuss the nature and terms of the assignment with the client, estimate fees, and ensure client signs and returns the engagement letter prior to the start of the engagement.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs prepared by staff, revise as necessary, and present to the Engagement Principal for approval.
• Follow the engagement progress through monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence; communicate important developments to the Engagement Principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations; provide ongoing attention to client management; and prepare final client meetings.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, seeks an Audit Manager or Director to join the North Texas Team in the Dallas or Fort Worth area. You will plan, supervise, and manage all phases of audits for client engagements, ensuring quality and value delivery.

The role requires a CPA, 6+ years in public accounting, leadership, and client relationship management. Travel to client sites, including overnight stays, is expected.