Audit Manager/Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

CLA is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our Carolantaville Construction team in an in-office role. This position can sit in Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, or Nashville offices and involves leading audits for construction clients with strategic oversight and value-added insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, at least 6 years in a large firm, CPA certification, and strong leadership capabilities to guide a high-performing team.

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.
• CPA license certification is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s construction industry clients as delegated by Principals.
• Plan timing, staffing and execution of assurance engagements to promote efficiency and deliver value to clients.
• Lead decision-making for assigned engagements; keep Engagement Principal informed of major decisions and progress.
• Develop a trained team through recruiting, planning, problem-solving, staff evaluation, and mentoring in development programs.
• Supervise preparation of engagement letters, discuss terms with clients, estimate fees, and secure signatures before engagement start.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs, revise as necessary, and present to Engagement Principal for approval.
• Monitor time budgets and deadlines; communicate developments and recommendations to Engagement Principal; prepare final client meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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.

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Audit Director or Manager to join our CLA Carolantaville Construction team. This is an in office position that can sit in our Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, or Nashville offices. In this role, you’ll work with CLA’s construction clients, providing them clarity into their businesses.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director or Manager role

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling all phases of the Firm’s construction industry clients as delegated by Principals.
• Assume in-charge responsibility; 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.

What You Will Need

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• CPA license certification is required.
• You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to lead a team of high-performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and can confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love to work with clients’ to help their businesses succeed strategically.

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.