Audit Manager/Director

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join the Carolantaville Construction team in an in-office role across Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, or Nashville. You will manage all phases of construction-audit engagements, lead staffing and planning, and deliver value to clients while guiding staff and ensuring timely, compliant engagements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, a CPA, and at least six years in a large firm, with a proven leadership track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license/certification is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work with clients to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control all phases of construction-industry assurance engagements.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, and engagement progress; communicate with Engagement Principal.
• Supervise preparation and discussion of engagement letters; estimate fees with clients.
• Evaluate internal controls and audit programs and present findings for approval.
• Monitor engagement progress, deadlines, and time budgets; provide client management attention.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/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 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.

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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. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

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. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer

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