Audit Manager/Director

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Florida seeks an Audit & Assurance Director or Manager for its nonprofit team. The role includes planning, supervising, and delivering audits for nonprofit clients and related engagements in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

You will lead engagements, mentor staff, and ensure timely delivery while upholding high quality standards. CPA is required and 6+ years of public accounting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• CPA license certification required.
• Ability to lead a team of high-performing people and bring solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of nonprofit engagements.
• Lead engagement progress and communicate with Principals.
• Develop and train staff, supervise engagement letters, and manage internal controls evaluation.

Skills

Public accounting

Audits

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 & Assurance Director or Manager to join CLA Florida’s Nonprofit team. In this role, you’ll do specialized work with our not for profit clients, in order to help them secure funding for their institutions and the services they provide to their local communities.

This is an in office position based out of one of our Florida office locations: Naples, Fort Myers, Orlando, Lakeland, or Tampa.

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 Nonprofit and at times, other regulated 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 public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits. 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. #LI-EL1 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. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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