Audit Manager/Director - Nonprofit/Higher Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k and wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager in Texas to lead nonprofit and higher education audits. You will manage client relationships, help clients obtain funding, and oversee engagement teams while ensuring budgets and deadlines are met.

Ideal candidates have a CPA license, at least 6 years in public accounting focusing on audits, and prior leadership of high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key nonprofit/higher education clients.
• Lead engagement progress, monitor time budgets and deadlines.
• Communicate developments, conclusions, and recommendations to engagement principal.

Skills

Leadership

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

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. CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our Nonprofit or Higher Education practice in Texas. CLA has served the higher education sector for 50+ years, with professionals deeply involved in national and regional higher‑ed associations How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director/ Manager role: 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. 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. Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing Higher Education audits strongly preferred CPA license certification is required. Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. #LI-MFD Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. 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 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 Click here to learn about your hiring rights. If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail]